Chapter 8 Silent Vow

• Ronan's voice was resolute and powerful, exuding unparalleled dominance.
• As the leader of the Dragon Hall, his words carried immense weight, as solid as mountains.
• Anyone who dared to obstruct him would meet swift and merciless retribution under his blade.
• "Mr. Crest, you must consider carefully. The Harveys are the foremost family in Zyltria. Their patriarch's power has already reached the emperor level. Compared to the Four Great Forces, while the Harveys' overall strength may be slightly weaker, their elite forces are not inferior to those of the Great Forces," Theodore earnestly advised.
• "So, you still intend to stop me?" Ronan demanded.
• Theodore broke out in a cold sweat.
• "So what with the emperor level? What of their strength? Three years ago, I killed the top master of the Four Great Forces as if he was nothing.
• "Today, if the Harvey patriarch dares to trouble me, it will just be one more time I have to act—just another old hound to kill."
• With that, he departed abruptly, giving Theodore no chance to speak further.
• Theodore clutched his chest tightly.
• He knew this battle was unstoppable. The Houles were doomed to be utterly destroyed.
• "Mr. Jenning, what ... what exactly is going on here?" Waylon hesitantly asked, his voice trembling.
• Over the years, he had received many gifts from the Houles. Hearing their conversation now, he wanted to probe for useful information to quickly warn the Houles to flee.
• Theodore's eyes flashed towards Waylon like lightning.
• "Hmph, you dare ask me?
• "How do you even do your job? The Houles have acted lawlessly, kidnapping children, and yet you, as the Flison City's mayor, claim to know nothing? Do you really think you're fit for your position?"
• He roared, eyes blazing with fury.
• Waylon froze in place, his face pale with fear.
• "Let me tell you, the Houles didn't kidnap just anyone this time. They kidnapped the daughters of a Seven Star Merit Warrior, the Dragon Hall's leader.
• "In the entire Celestine, he is the only Seven Star Merit Warrior, comparable only to Samson. Do you understand that?"
• Theodore explained angrily.
• "Oh my goodness!" Waylon was shocked.
• His face turned deathly pale, and with a thud, he collapsed to the ground, drenched in cold sweat.
• A Seven Star Merit Warrior?
• Only Celestine's top war hero can compare to him?
• It's over, completely over!
• His face turned pallid with panic, horrified beyond belief that the Houles had stirred such immense trouble.
• "Let me tell you, while Ronan is Celestine's Seven Star Merit Warrior, the Dragon Hall and its members have no allegiance to Celestine.
• "This time, by provoking him, the Houles have attracted a formidable enemy. It might even lead Ronan to resent our Celestine. Do you now understand the magnitude of trouble the Houles has caused?"
• Theodore grew angrier as he spoke, his fists clenched tightly.
• If it weren't for the repercussions involving the Harveys, he would have personally eliminated the Houles.
• "Get out. Go back and reflect on your incompetence. After this incident is over, I will report to the relevant authorities and let them consider whether you, as the negligent Flison City's mayor, are fit to continue in your position."
• With these chilling words, Theodore turned and walked away.
• Waylon collapsed into a heap, his future shattered.
• ...
• Ronan hurried towards the mansion where Vivienne was staying, fists clenched tightly.
• Memories flooded his mind, scenes from five years ago when she had saved him.
• "Vivienne, you're so naive."
• Tears welled in his tiger-like eyes, and his sprinting form trembled slightly, overwhelmed with endless regret and guilt.
• Vivienne, this time I'm back for good. I won't leave again. I'll spend the rest of my life protecting you and our two daughters. From now on, no one will dare to harm you, not even a single hair. No one will make you suffer any injustice.
• From this day forward, those who threaten my family threaten me. Those who harm my family invite their own destruction.
• I will spend the rest of my life protecting you and our daughters.
• He vowed silently as he sprinted.
• Moments later, when his running figure came to a stop, he found himself outside Lillian's mansion, where Vivienne was now residing.