"Dalton?"


    Wilbur frowned and said, "Isn''t he the leader of the Dragon yer Organization, Lord Edmund? Why would he be targeting Augheimer?"


    Felix added, "That''s right. Augheimer isn''t a dragon n cultivator. Why would Dalton be after him?"


    Hearing this, Edmund was momentarily stunned before shaking his head and replying, "I don''t know the specific details. However, I believe Dalton must have his reasons for doing this. Wilbur, you should think carefully about your rtionship with Augheimer. Does Dalton know about it?"


    "Last time, when Dalton and Dino came, he was convinced that you, Wilbur, were a dragon n cultivator. If he knows about your connection to Augheimer, he might use Augheimer as bait to lure you into a trap."


    "What!"


    Wilbur suddenly realized the gravity of the situation and said nervously, "Indeed, thest time Augheimer was kidnapped, Felix and I went to rescue him, but on the way back, we were ambushed by the Dragon yer Organization. This Dalton must have known about my rtionship with Augheimer in advance. This guy... It seems he wants to use Augheimer against me! Lord Edmund, I beg of you, help me out this once. Let Augheimer go to the Chris family and be my servant. That way, with Augheimer by my side, even if Dalton wants to act, he won''t have the opportunity. Then, I can stay by your side, Lord Edmund, and help you through this difficult time."


    Wilbur thought his request was reasonable and expected Edmund to agree, especially since Edmund''s injuries had not fully healed and he needed constant care for the next three months. If anything unexpected happened, it could cost him his position as city lord.


    However, to Wilbur''s surprise, Edmund shook his head and refused. With a troubled expression, Edmund said, "Wilbur, you should know that as a family head, or even as a City Lord, the biggest taboo is issuing contradictory orders. A person in power fears being seen as inconsistent or capricious the most. If orders are constantly changed, they would lose credibility, and over time, this can lead to unrest. Therefore, every powerful cultivator does not issue orders lightly. Whenever an order needs to be given, it''s only after careful consideration, often going through multiple revisions before a final decision is made."


    He sighed, then added, "Moreover, both Babbit and I have announced our seclusion for cultivation. If during this time, the head of the Reyne family or I were to repeatedly issue orders, it would only raise suspicion. Wilbur, you should understand that this period is very critical for both of us. We cannot afford any carelessness. I don''t want Augheimer''s situation to draw too much attention."


    "But..."


    Wilbur wanted to exin further, but Edmund cut him off, "You don''t need to exin, Wilbur. The current situation is different from before. I understand your friendship with Augheimer. How about this: you''re free to leave the City Lord''s quarters at any time. While I won''t help you with this matter, I won''t require you to stay here either. For the next three months, you can go wherever you wish. Of course, if you choose to return, you''re wee back at any time. It''s never toote. The doors of the City Lord''s quarters will always be open to you."