It’s truly rare, The Celestial Alliance actually still knows the concept of dignity.
This group of people never seemed much better than bandits, did they?
Elias Hawthorne’s voice was cold as he calmly spoke: "Since the resolution method was proposed by The Dark Tower, they naturally will be responsible. What concerns does The Celestial Alliance have now?"
Raina North was straightforward: "None. The Celestial Alliance agrees to return the lands to the major families."
Adding up these few families’ territories didn’t even compare to the value of the land they initially seized, so this was a huge gain. Raina had no reason to refuse.
Elias nodded, his gaze sweeping the room: "Anyone else? Feel free to raise any objections."
Saying no one had objections was definitely a lie.
They had plenty, and quite significant objections too.
They all came hoping to make a fortune, but after all the excitement, they got nothing. That feeling was quite unpleasant.
But recalling Elder Kane, who was expelled, and The Jacobs Family, burdened with a huge debt, they suddenly felt it was rather fortunate just to get their territories back without causing more trouble.
However, The Celestial Alliance was truly unexpected. This time, they managed to convince the Lord of the Dark Tower to ally with them.
Not someone from The Celestial Alliance.
The clever minds quickly realized the coincidence.
They remembered when the proposal to unite against The Celestial Alliance first arose, the Lord of the Dark Tower tacitly agreed. His status wouldn’t stoop to deceiving them.
Things changed after that Female Servant joined The Celestial Alliance, so the person who swayed the Lord of the Dark Tower was her.
She was the variable.
The bosses began to envy The Celestial Alliance’s good fortune.
What kind of godly luck was this? Some even began strategizing, deciding to reach out privately; maybe she’d be willing to join their family...
Seeing no opposition, Elias spoke again with indifference: "Now that business is settled, I’ll take this opportunity to handle some personal matters within The Dark Tower. Miss Lowell."
The crowd lit up as Elias directed the conflict towards Claire Lowell.
How would Elias deal with this former fiancée?
"Miss Lowell is the daughter of the former Lord, of high status. But ultimately, she holds no position in The Dark Tower nor belongs to its key personnel, yet she can freely enter, command the subordinates at her will. All involved must be held accountable. Lord of Vermilion." Elias’s voice was level, yet the calm tone struck fear.
Quinn Thorne stepped forward immediately: "Yes."
"This matter is entrusted to you to handle. Regardless of who it involves or their position, accountability is a must."
Before Quinn could respond, Claire couldn’t help but scream out: "You can’t do this to me! You can’t do this to me! You promised my father you’d take good care of me! You promised!"
"Yes, I did promise." Elias said calmly: "Therefore, this only concerns those involved in the matter, Miss Lowell. You remain my esteemed young lady of The Dark Tower."
"Lord, you can’t do this." The elder behind Claire couldn’t hold back and stepped forward.
Unfortunately, he didn’t even finish speaking before Quinn had him dragged away.
Apart from the elder, none of the present high-level officials were spared.
Claire looked at the empty space beside her, still filled with disbelief.