Chapter 1234

Hubert was also shocked.

Of course, he knew about Sean.

He had heard about the incident in the Northwest Army two years ago.

Some said Sean had died in battle, while some said Sean was discharged from the army due to serious injuries. Some even said Sean mysteriously disappeared after someone picked him up.

It had been two years since anyone heard from him.

Hubert was surprised when Sean showed up..

“I heard you’ve been discharged from the army for two years.

“It’s been a tough two years, hasn’t it?”

William asked quietly, looking at Sean.

“It’s been a little tough.

“Fortunately, I met a savior who took care of me and saved my life.”

Sean nodded gently without giving away Willow’s name.

“With your wits and Colin’s teachings, you shouldn’t have made such a huge mistake.”

It was true that the older you were, the wiser you were.

As soon as William heard the servant’s story, he knew something was wrong.

After decades of fighting in the army, he could guess the general outcome by looking at his opponents’

battle layouts.

He did not think Sean should have laid low for two years after what happened to him.

Hearing William’s words, Sean slowly looked up at Hubert.

“Hubert can be trusted. Say what you want.”

William said indifferently, looking at Sean.

“I was set up.”

Sean nodded slightly and spoke truthfully.

“So why did you come here?”

William paused for two seconds before asking again.

“I’m here to borrow soldiers.”

Sean looked up and met William’s eyes calmly.

“Borrow soldiers?”

Hubert froze instantly.

He had picked up a lot of information from Sean’s conversation with William.

‘Sean must have been set up when he met that accident.

‘Besides that, the person who set him up must have been powerful and commanded many soldiers.

‘Otherwise, why would Sean borrow soldiers?

‘Is he trying to get revenge using them?”

“Do you want to challenge the commander?”

William narrowed his eyes slightly and immediately figured out Sean’s intentions.

“I want justice.”

Sean continued locking eyes with William.

He was not only getting justice for himself but also for his comrades like Jeffrey and Patrick.

Their blood could not be shed in vain.

They could not sacrifice their lives for nothing.

‘Challenge the commander and seize power?”

He was only trying to get back everything he had lost.

That also included their blood debt.

“Unfortunately, I haven’t been in the army for a long time.

“My words don’t carry much weight.”

William was silent for a moment before saying that.

It came as a bit of a surprise to both Sean and Hubert.

Hubert knew full well that William could summon countless soldiers with one word.

How could his words not carry much weight?

Therefore, it was clear that William was rejecting him by saying that.

Sean felt his heart clenching.

“Old Master Collins, you don’t want to help me.”

Sean knew he should not say that, but he said it anyway.

“Why should I help you?”

William shook his head indifferently before asking in reply.

His attitude was obvious.

The question left Sean speechless.

“Just because of my relationship with your adoptive father?

“You want me to give up everything and get involved in a personal dispute.

“Do you think it’s realistic for me to do so?”

William asked indifferently as he tapped the desk.

His remark made Sean smile bitterly.

It was true that human relationships were superficial Colin was on good terms with William but was already deceased.

Sean was only Colin’s adoptive son. They were not related by blood.

Blaze was now so powerful that it was not worth William’s while to gamble with Sean on an uncertain future.

It made sense for William to refuse to help.

“One has to accept reality.

“No matter how well-regarded you were, you’re only a commoner now.

“I only met you for the sake of your adoptive father. You shouldn’t have come.”

William tapped on the table again, watching Sean’s expression after he finished speaking.

What he meant was simple.

If Sean had come to Collins Residence two years ago, the entire Collins family would be out to greet him.

It was an honor for the Collins family to have a nine-star commander here.

However, now that Sean had been discharged, he was nothing to the Collins family now.

That was reality.

“You’re right, Old Master Collins.”

Sean nodded gently in approval.

It came as a bit of a surprise to William.

He expected Sean to get very angry and leave.

However, William was surprised by Sean’s calm, accepting attitude.

William appreciated that.

However, he had no idea that the rejections Sean had received over the past two years were even worse.

Sean had seen enough to know how ugly humanity was.

How could William’s attitude affect him?

The Collins family was only part of Sean’s plan.

He needed to try them at least.

If not, he had other ways.

Even without their help, victory was still possible.

“Old Master Collins, I’m sorry for today.

“I’ll visit you again some other time.”

Sean rose slowly and smiled as he said goodbye.

William looked at Sean and said nothing.

Sean did not linger. He turned around and walked toward the door.

When Sean touched the doorknob, William jumped to his feet immediately.

“Wait!”

William called and stopped Sean.