Or perhaps, Emery was showing submission because there was more to gain.Meanwhile, Wenzel's expression had finally returned to normal after it shifted a few times. He stepped forward with a smile, a decision had already been made.Harvey becoming Grand City's next mayor would be ideal. He had already considered it for some time. It would be even better if Harvey married his daughter.However, just when Wenzel wanted to step forward, the Hierophant spoke coldly. "Self-interest? Public good? What kind of a joke is this? The reason you do all this is so you can disgrace Grand City, so that your so-called Top Ten Families can stand above us at least once. Am I wrong? Well, congratulations. You've succeeded. My birthday celebration is ruined. Happy now?"This matter is now over. For the sake of that man from your family, I won't take your life today. But you will get out of here now! If you speak another word, don't expect me to show you any more mercy!"The Hierophant waved her hand,
Emery burst into laughter. "Don't worry, Mr. Dan! If I'm bold enough to represent all the Top Ten Families, the Five Hidden Families, and the Four Pillars to support Mr. Harvey, it then means I have both the sincerity and the means to see it…""Enough! This is over!" A calm but commanding voice rang out. It was so overwhelmingly powerful that everyone subconsciously wanted to get down on their knees. Then, several figures emerged as a crowd surged forward.Harvey narrowed his eyes and saw that all of Emery's bodyguards had been struck away by the powerful aura. They coughed out blood when they slammed into the ground. All of their faces were twisted in agony as they struggled.Then, eight figures in yellow robes appeared and surrounded both Harvey and Emery.Then, the voice appeared again when a woman wearing white robe appeared, her age unknowable. Her beauty was impeccable and was one of grace and maturity. There was a red mark between her brows, making her look mysterious and co
"According to Grand City's rule, whoever is the Representative will be the next mayor of Grand City. Isn't this how you managed to become the mayor back in the day? You're not going to deny this now, are you?"Emery then turned to look at Wenzel, who stood in the limelight."I believe that we should officially name Harvey as the next mayor today and on this very occasion. Only when he has the title will Grand City know peace. There's nothing more important right now than this!"Emery then raised his arms and cried out, "Congratulations, Mr. Harvey York! Congratulations to Grand City as well!"Among the crowd, many of those who represented the Top Ten Families and Five Hidden Families stepped forward."Congratulations, Mr. Harvey!""Congratulations to Grand City!"Wenzel's eyes became sharp as he stared at Harvey, trying to determine whether Harvey had orchestrated all of this.Harvey's expression remained calm, but he was secretly having a headache. This situation today was a t
Emery smiled faintly as he said to the Priestess, "Normally speaking, the Top Ten Families, the Five Hidden Families, and the Four Pillars all have no authority to meddle in Grand City's affairs. However, I come today bearing their only will."Emery stepped forward and loudly announced, "The Top Ten Families, the Five Hidden Families, and the Four Pillars all nominate Representative Harvey York as Grand City's next mayor. From this moment on, we stand with him!"There was only silence during the moment Emery announced those words.Everyone thought that there would be a showdown today between Wenzel and the Hierophant. Dan's faction might even join in. Truly, it was a game of thrones made real.No one expected that Emery would suddenly appear and present all of them with such a shocking announcement. All of them felt a chill run through their spines. The Top Ten Families, the Five Hidden Families, and the Four Pillars…Harvey, who was justified to be the next mayor in principle, no
Harvey shrugged as he looked at the Priestess's cold expression. "I didn't expect someone with your status to be so petty. Are you here to bother me over the Staff of Jekuthiel, too?"The Priestess choked, but she remained icy and composed. "I'm not going to argue with you about who’s right or wrong about that staff right now. However, both Ms. Juliana and Mr. Hawk are guests of the Sacred Keep, and you dare break their legs in front of our gates? That's a direct insult! That's why I won't allow you to enter today. Leave!"The Priestess said all that with conviction. There were plenty of priests wearing white behind her as well, and they all looked at Harvey with veiled fury. It was obvious that what Harvey had done today had damaged the Sacred Keep's reputation."You think you're Grand City's mayor once you become the Representative?""You think you're above the law and you can humiliate our guests right in front of us?""You're not here to celebrate the Hierophant's birthday, ar
Harvey and Dan locked eyes, neither looking away. Both of them looked at each other with deep understanding.Meanwhile, Juliana shuddered, as if she received some kind of command. She gritted her teeth and decisively yelled, "Search the car!"At her command, all her men charged forward like wolves closing in. Their target was clear, the passenger seat Harvey was sitting in moments earlier. But when they opened the compartment, they were all stunned.It was as if they couldn't accept it, they searched every inch of the car. When they reached the end, their expressions darkened."Ms. Juliana, there's nothing," the man leading the investigation said, his face pale.Both Juliana and Hawk froze before crying out, "Impossible!"The two of them ran to the car and tried to search the compartment with their bandaged arms. But there was nothing there at all.Juliana was on the verge of breaking down as she glared at Harvey. "Where's the Staff of Jekuthiel? Where is it? Where is the staff