The Almighty Dragon General novel Chapter 868

Chapter 868

“Before I forget...”

Just as she was leaving. Tobias called out to Maxine, “Wait.”

“Is something the matter, grandpa?”

Tobias turned to her. “You are also someone who is highly proficient in martial arts. Feel free to head to the basement if you have nothing better to do.Itll be a great learning opportunity for you as well.”

Maxine kneeled on the ground reverently and said, “I'm not worthy.”

Tobias beckoned her to stand. “I’m giving you express permission to do as you see fit.” “But grandpa... I'm not a real Caden. I don't have Caden blood coursing through my veins The ancestral teachings were specific about “ Iaxine fiddled with the name of her dress

Tobias raised his hand to interrupt her. “What's the point of following rigid and obsolete ancestral teachings? Even if you aren't a Caden by heritage. you were practically raised as a

Caden since childhood. I consider you my own granddaughter. All these years, you've stayed by my side devising plans and strategies for me. Besides, I'm merely allowing you to try your hand at the enigma. Whether or not you learn anything will depend on your own ability.”

“Understood.”

Maxine slowly stood up

Tobias dismissed her. “You're free to go.”

Maxine quickly left for the basement.

After she had left, Tobias stared into the distance and pondered about what Maxine had said earlier.

Maxine’s speculation was not entirely unfounded.

If Thomas was truly still alive, everything would make perfect sense.

“Let's hope that it really isn’t him.”

Tobias muttered darkly

Then, he stood up and left.

In the underground basement...

After taking some time to rest, James was able to think clearly again.