Chapter 245 The Hundred
Chapter 245 The Hundred
"Is he the one to lead the hundred?" A woman draped in dark blue fur asked the man standing beside her. Together, they watched Asher riding out of the stronghold with Moses and Cynthia."He is," Anderson replied with a soft smile playing on his lips.
The woman frowned. "Is it safe to send such a man to lead our men? He might influence them—he is a count, after all."
Anderson chuckled softly and looked at the woman. "A count? Indeed, he was a lord but now… he's just a soldier. He no longer gives orders; he receives orders from the council."
Laughing, Anderson turned and walked away, leaving the woman alone, her gaze fixed on Asher as he galloped into the distance. She muttered under her breath, "A lord is a lord. It's not a title that can be ripped away from those who are born to it."
The woman's brows furrowed as a thought crossed her mind. 'He's a threat.'
She made a whistling sound and from the shadows emerged a man, clad in neat black attire. Dropping to one knee, he addressed her, "Lady Naomi."
Naomi was another member of the council and took the seat of the magician. She rarely attended its meetings because most of her time was consumed by her constant re
"I am Levi," the man said, his large frame casting a shadow over Simon. He stretched his hand toward Asher.
Asher shook it firmly. "I am Asher."
Levi smiled finally. "Well, I heard you are our new leader. You look young, but age doesn't determine who will be a leader…"
He paused, his smile turning sharp.
"… strength does."
A sharp gleam flashed past Asher's eyes. "Are you challenging my right as the leader?"
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