Chapter 1998


    "Alright! It''s settled! If none of you have anything else to say, you can all head toward the western


    region now!" Alfred said.


    "But we..." Scott, Chad, and Jerry voiced out hesitantly.


    Since they concluded that Leon obtained his status through connection and was too young to lead,


    none of them could ept that Leon had the capability to be their leader.


    However, Alfred was the person in charge of the southern region branch. Since he was determined to


    appoint Leon as the leader, the trio knew better than to argue, as they did not wish to cross Alfred.


    They all sighed inwardly in resignation before reluctantly epting the arrangement.


    "Leon, take this mask! You are considered non-staff personnel, and it''s best that you keep your identity


    hidden. Remember to cover your face with this mask once you arrive in the western region. If possible,


    create a pseudonym for yourself and be careful not to let anyone know your real identity!" Alfred said


    before handing Leon a golden mask.


    Alfred knew that the western region was packed with people, and Leon might give his identity away if


    he showed his true face.


    On top of that, Poisonwielder was a sly man, and Leon''s Essential Detox Pills might not work, so there


    was no guarantee that Leon and the others would seed in eliminating Poisonwielder.


    If Poisonwielder managed to escape and Leon''s identity was exposed, Leon might face retaliation from


    Poisonwielder in the future whenever he is alone.


    For safety''s sake, it would be best for Leon to hide his face.


    "Alright. I''ll be careful." Leon epted the golden mask.


    "Leon, I''ll leave this to you and wait for your good news! All the best to you and the Dragon Corps in the


    western region. Don''t let me down!" Alfred tapped Leon on the shoulder.


    "Alright. I''ll do my best!" Leon nodded before bidding farewell to Alfred and leaving with the others.


    ...


    Meanwhile, in the western region.


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    The Tiddertons resided in the outskirts of the western region, which was within two hours of drive from


    the southern region. They were one of the most ancient lineages of martial artists in the western region


    and had kept a low profile over the centuries.


    However, they had recently obtained a motherwort, an extremely rare spiritual herb that possessed a


    dark property.


    When used for medicine, it could be a herb that saves lives, but when in the hands of evildoers, it was


    a herb that would enhance the effects of any poison.


    The Deadly Veratrum poison that Leon obtained from the Libertons used the exact same herb, which


    gave it the lethal effect of killing someone within a matter of minutes.


    Poisonwielder, who was a specialist in poisons, knew just how valuable the motherwort was. Due to his


    studies of the art of darkness, the herb''s property matched the nature of his power.


    Hence, when he learned that the Tiddertons had procured a motherwort, he came out of hiding and


    lurked around the Tiddertons Mansion in hopes of stealing the motherwort despite the risk of being


    discovered by the Dragon Corps.