Man With Super Medical Skill novel Chapter 2603

In the face of the inevitable situation, Valentin became more relaxed instead.

"Mr. Summit Warden, we've been acquainted for a while, but this is our first formal meeting," he said, pouring tea. "I assume you didn't act immediately because you had some doubts and needed answers from me. Please, enjoy this Imperial Green Tea, a treasure for a lifetime!"

After offering the tea, he pushed it toward Matthew, who didn't accept it but instead asked, "If you knew my identity from the beginning, why didn't you confront me when I first arrived in Hulwin?"

Valentin shook his head in resignation. "There were a couple of reasons. Firstly, I didn't dare to. Your status as the Summit Warden is too prominent. Unless I had no other choice, I didn't want to provoke a confrontation with overwhelming forces.

"Secondly, it was strategic. Hulwin is a crucial gateway for Seraphis to deal with Cathay, whether in terms of its strategic location or trade routes.

"It's highly coveted by major powers within Seraphis. If they had known I was consolidating power here, they would have moved in to divide Hulwin among themselves."

Matthew quirked a brow in response. "And how does this concern me?"

"It concerns you because of your high position," said Valentin as he took a big gulp of the tea. "You wouldn't have come to Seraphis for no reason. I guessed that you were here either for an inspection or to restore order. So, I deliberately kept your identity hidden to create conflict with the Seraphis powers. This way, I could have a chance to break the stalemate."

His reason surprised Matthew somewhat. He hadn't expected that Valentin, with just knowledge of his identity, could deduce the purpose of his visit to Seraphis.

"You're very clever," he remarked.

In response to Matthew's praise, Valentin sighed with resignation. "Heh, yes, I am clever, but unfortunately, I was too impatient. If I had waited a bit longer, the Kellers would have surely found you, and that would have been my opportunity."