Jared and Lizbeth soon touched down at Jadeborough.
Upon finding out that Jared had returned to the city, Theodore summoned him to the Department of Justice at once.
“You need to be careful, Mr. Chance,” Theodore said grimly. “The assassins sent by the Watanabe family have already crossed the border. We don't know their numbers. All we know is that they're coming for you.
Jared was mystified. “They did? But I thought Mr. Sanders' the one who's handling the matter of keeping them outside the border?”
Theodore had assured me that Mr. Sanders' personal involvement would guarantee that the assassins would not make their way here.
Theodore sighed. “Well, the Watanabes are a cunning bunch. They've actually sent more than one wave of assassins. Also, they are broadcasting their intent of killing you to draw our attention toward them.”
He added, “For now, all I know is that the assassins have entered our country. Although we still have no idea where they are currently hiding, it is clear that somebody from within our borders has facilitated their arrival. These assassins would not have entered the border as easily as they did otherwise.”
Jared was astonished. “Who would be brazen enough to commit an act of treason?”
After all, no matter how powerful one was, the consequences of committing an act of treason were harsh and well-known.
Theodore glanced at Jared before shaking his head gravely. “I don't know, but the person who received them must hold a grudge against you. Since these assassins are here for your life, the people who received them must also want you dead.”
“Could it be the Deragons? Or the Warriors Alliance? Or some other family?”
Jared was at a loss. He had offended too many people to narrow down the list of suspects.
Not to mention the list grew even more after the sparring when I revealed the Power of Dragons. All the powerful families would want the draconic essence for themselves after seeing a demonstration of its power.
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