---- Chapter 3354 Jakob, who had originally been looking forward to watching the drama unfold, grew furious and asked coldly, "Andrew, what exactly did you do to Mr. Asher? Because whatever it was, it''s got him acting like apletely different person. We are all citizens of Holtrien. You had better not try some underhanded tactics." His words instantly stirred up anger among the Cavendish royal family. Another elder from the Cavendish royal family shouted, "Asher, just speak openly. If Andrew threatened you, the Cavendish family is not afraid of him.
At worst, we will go down together." Others quickly chimed in, "Exactly. So what if we go down fighting?" "The Cavendish royal family has never been afraid of anyone." "Andrew, the Lloyd royal family has gone too far!" Facing the wave of usations, Andrew simply smiled and said nothing. Asher stepped forward quickly, his voice firm and clear." Everyone, nothing I said was forced out of me. Mr. Lloyd never ----id a hand on me. What happened in Chetvine was a misunderstanding. We were both acting on behalf of different sides, and things got mixed up.
That''s the whole story." The Cavendish hall went silent again. If what Asher was saying was true, then the family had spent all this time assuming the worst about someone who had not actually done anything wrong. Andrew had not hurt Asher, yet here they were carrying on as if he hadmitted a serious crime. Jakob sneered, clearly wanting to add fuel to the fire. However, Asher turned and fixed him with a cold stare before he could get a word out. He said, "You''re not a member of this family, so I''d appreciate it if you kept quiet.
If your meddling is what ends up driving a wedge between the Cavendish family and Mr. Lloyd, I will personally make sure you answer for it." Jakob was enraged, his face turning red as he protested, "Mr. Asher, what are you saying? I was helping you. Are you seriously using me of working against you?" Asher replied tly, "Did I ask for your help? I know exactly what kind of person Mr. Lloyd is. Now that he hase here, the Cavendish family should immediately form an alliance with him to resist our external enemies. As for you?
You''re an outsider, and this conversation doesn''t concern you." ---- Jakob''s expression changed drastically, and he found himself unable to say a single word. He could not understand why Asher had be so submissive toward Andrew. Atticus sensed that something deeper was at y and said in a low voice, "Asher, if you have something to say, say it inly." Asher replied directly, "Atticus, the Cavendish royal family''s true enemies right now are the three great empires, not our own people, and most certainly not Mr. Lloyd, who is one of Holtrien''s strongest pirs.
I believe the previous misunderstandings can all be resolved. "Now that he hase in good faith to help the Cavendish royal family, the right move is to thank him, clear the air, and move forward; not to keep rehashing the past." Atticus frowned and asked, "But you were captured and held by him for several days. Do you truly have no resentment?" Asher gave a bitter smile. "It would be a lie to say I had none. But I have now learned everything about Mr. Lloyd''s character and what he has done. He disregarded his own injuries and forced the Eight Ancient Sects to fight the enemy.
"Just that alone is something no one else in Holtrien had the ability or courage to do. So now I am convinced. I have no. resentment toward Mr. Lloyd. On the contrary, the Cavendish ---- royal family should follow the tide of the times and support him." Hearing one of their own say such words, the entire Cavendish royal family erupted in an uproar. Many of them even suspected that Asher had been brainwashed by Andrew. At that moment, a warrior rushed in urgently and reported, " Patriarch Atticus, the armies of the three great empires have alreadyunched their attack.
We must move to full defense immediately." Atticus said in a deep voice, "Everyone, set aside other matters for now. Right now, we will face our powerful enemy together. The three great empires have remained still for so long. Since they are attacking now, their offensive will surely be fierce. "The Cavendish royal family has limited strength. So I ask everyone present, even those who are not from the Cavendish family, to give their full support.
The Cavendish royal family will remember every contribution and repay it with gratitude afterward." Inside the Cavendish stronghold, besides their own three main legions, there were also senior members and martial experts from across the north and south of Holtrien who had been summoned to assist. ---- At this moment, they all responded solemnly, "We will follow Patriarch Atticus'' orders and fight off the enemy first." Armor was strapped on in unison. In an instant, everyone moved to their defensive positions.
Jakob, eager to prove himself in front of the Cavendish royal family, also led his subordinates into the fight.