Chapter 6898

Losing the Moroccan garrison was already a criminal dereliction of duty, and Penny's disappearance only made things worse. Even if Fleur had only demanded that the Three Elders cut off his left hand, Arlo feared it was just the start. If Lady Griffin still felt any lingering grievances, she would just eventually take his head when this crisis is over. That was why he had volunteered to go to Morocco—to demonstrate his willingness to serve Lady Griffin by going to the most dangerous place. By doing so, he could somewhat demonstrate his loyalty to the Lord and at least restore some impression of himself. He was more or less risking his own neck, but he would rather do something than wait for the inevitable in Nigeria. Death at the hands of the enemy would certainly be preferable to execution, anyway, as he would further prove his loyalty to the Qing Eliminating Society and Lady Griffin, who would decree that his successor take good care of his family. He really couldn't say the