âMister Xanthos is wise, indeed.â
Tanya commented as she smiled at Nathan. âYouâre generous and admirable. it is a blessing to have a good official
like you at the Green Dragon City Gate.â
âThank you, Miss Synder, for the high praise.â Nathan waved his hand quickly with a humble smile on his face. âIâm
just doing my part.â
Then, Nathan gave an order to the soldiers next to him. âWhy are you standing here? Hurry and untie them.â
The two soldiers quickly untied the ropes that bound Tanya and Jonas.
Tanya was delighted to be freed and thanked Natha. âThank you, Sir.â
Tanya looked at Darryl. âDarren, can we talk for a second?â
Mmm!
Darryl nodded and followed her.
Jonas saw that, and he also went after them hurriedly.
âDarren!â
They stood next to the flower bed as Tanya said to Darryl gratefully, âThank you for helping me just now; I was
worried about youâ¦â
As the Synder familyâs eldest young miss, Tanya was rather vain. No man had ever impressed her since she was
young, but Darrylâs actions had touched her that day.
Tanya had regarded Darryl as her friend.
Darryl smiled faintly; he still looked indifferent. âNo worries.â
âCousin!â
Jonas said, âWhy are you thanking him? He is a reckless man who only made the situation worse. Had he not tried
to intervene, Zane would not have gotten angry with us or detained us. Today, we are lucky to meet a good official
like Mister Xanthosââ
Jonas threw disdainful glances at Darryl.
He thought he and his cousin were safe because of Nathanâs impartiality; it had nothing to do with Darryl.
He did not know that Nathan had released them because of Darryl.
Jonas continued to blabber away, but Tanya did not pay any attention to him.
Tanya sighed in relief and asked Darryl, âDarren, what are your plans after this? I am going to the Royal City; do you
want to come with me? Then, after I have settled my business there, I can take you in as my assistant. Would you
like that?â
Tanya thought that Darryl was a refugee from the World Universe.
âNo, thanks!â
Darryl smiled and refused her offer politely. âI learned that some of my relatives have also made it to the Green
Dragon City Gate. Iâll be joining them soon.â
Darryl had to gather an army to rescue the people from the World Universe. How could he go to the Royal City with
Tanya?
âAlright, then!â
Tanya was disappointed to hear Darrylâs answer, but she smiled and said, âThen, we shall take our leave for now. By
the way, if you do visit Middle Terra in the future, you must let me know. Iâll take you to enjoy some tea!â
âVery well!â Darryl smiled and nodded. âOne day, I will definitely visit Middle Terra.â
Tanya said no more. She waved goodbye to Darryl and turned to leave with Jonas.
Darryl put his smile away, and his expression became solemn after the two of them left the mansion.
The next second, Darryl took a deep breath, turned around and returned to the wing room. He sat on the chair in
the center of the room and studied Nathan.
Nathan panicked after he sensed Darrylâs sharp gaze. He held his breath nervously.
âOh, no! His friends have left. His Majesty is going to get even with me for this.â
âHow bold of you!â
Zane walked into the room and yelled at Darryl, âDo you think you deserve to sit there? Get up!â
âHow disgusted that this ordinary civilian behaved so arrogantly around my father. What a stuck up!â
âB*stard!â
Nathan roared; his angry voice trembled. âQuickly! Kneel and confess your sin to His Majesty.â
Nathan almost fainted. âStupid son, havenât you got it yet? Why would your father be so polite to an ordinary man
when Iâm the dignified Green Dragon City Gate Garrison Commander? This person must have a formidable
background.â
Zaneâs mind buzzed.