“Mr. Chance…”


    As Jared and hispanions continued their journey deeper into Cauldron Peak, they were abruptly halted by a shout.


    When Jared looked over, he realized it was Forden and Heidi.


    It seemed as though the two had been waiting for him.


    “Mr. Zorn, why haven’t you ascended the mountain yet?” Jared asked in confusion.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    “Mr. Chance, my father wishes to speak with you. Both Aunt Winona and Mr. Bemy are present too,” Heidi said to Jared.


    She probably feared that Jared wouldn’t go, so she brought up Winona and Hartwin.


    After all, Jared came specifically for Winona, he should give her some face.


    Upon hearing that both Winona and Hartwin were present as well, he simply nodded and followed Heidi and the others.


    Vi and Sigurd, along with the newly joined siblings, Felipe and Freya, also tagged along.


    Dn, along with Waylon and the others, was waiting just ahead in a small grove.


    Upon seeing Jared arrive, Dn approached


    him and said, “Mr. Chance, my friend, what took


    you so long? You should know, the early climber always reaps the benefits.”


    “I got held up with some matters, why are you looking for me, Mr. Zeever?” Jared asked.


    “Mr. Chance, I’vee to you seeking a favor. I’m aware of your good rtionship with President Chance of the Central Alchemist Guild. Our two families hope to form an alliance with the guild. Like this, if anything were to happen on Cauldron Peak, we could at least have each other’s backs…” Dn stated.


    Jared was slightly taken aback. He looked at Dn and said, “Mr. Zeever, is something going to happen at Cauldron Peak? Otherwise, with thebined strength of the Zeever and Rider families, there’s no need to underestimate yourselves. Why would you need to join forces with the Central Alchemist Guild? Moreover, the Epean Alchemist Guild was also involved, right? If there was an alliance, it should have been with the Epean Alchemist Guild, shouldn’t it?”


    Jared knew there was something Dn was withholding. After all, nobody wanted to form alliances at this juncture. The more people there were, the smaller portion of the magical items each person would get.


    “Mr. Chance, to be honest, the reason we allied ourselves with the Central Alchemist Guild is to deal with Thaddeus and his group. We received word that Thaddeus has joined forces with the Dupont and Boucher families of Yannopolis.


    They’re nning to make a move against us at Cauldron Peak. Ourbined strength is not enough to face them, which is why we hope to form an alliance with the Central Alchemist Guild through you, Mr. Chance. You can assure President Chance that we will never shortchange him.


    Of the treasures obtained from Cauldron Peak, the Central Alchemist Guild can take half. And when we returned to Yannopolis, both our families will present you with gifts.”


    Dn understood that without offering some substantial benefits, nobody would ally with them.


    Upon hearing this, Jared’s brows slightly furrowed. If internal conflict were to ur among the numerous alchemists on Cauldron Peak, it would significantly weaken their collective strength.


    If the day ever came when the Sky sher Sect truly attacked Medicine God Ind, how could they possibly resist?


    “Mr. Zeever, is what you’re saying really true? How can you be certain that Thaddeus wille for you?” Jared asked.


    “Of course it’s true. Thaddeus had a ndestine meeting with the heads of the Boucher and Dupont families. It’s clear they’re conspiring against us. The four major families, including ours, are never on good terms to begin with. Conflict is inevitable,” Dn said.


    “Mr. Zeever, can’t you make peace with them? Even if that’s not an option, at least refrain from causing conflicts during our time on Medicine God Ind,” Jared said with a very displeased look on his face.


    “Why?” Dn asked in confusion.


    Jared sighed gently, then ryed to Dn everything Sylvain had told him.


    Upon hearing the mention of the Sky sher Sect, everyone’s expression changed instantly.


    “The Sky sher Sect actually nned to seize Medicine God Ind? I knew something was up when Sylvain suddenly moved the Alchemist Fair to Medicine God Ind.”


    “Well, that’s just great. They’re nning to rope in all of our ethereal realm’s alchemists, tying them to Medicine God Ind, and having them join their fight against the Sky sher Sect.” Waylon voiced his dissatisfaction.