Chapter 207

Charles let out a hearty laugh. "Tristan, you've always been the kind to act and speak your mind. I knew I wasn't wrong about you. I'm getting old, maybe it's time I help you move up." Tristan dropped the cue into the ball bucket. "You already know I'm not into politics. Stressful, low yield—doesn't sound like a great deal to me. Better you keep grooming someone else." Charles turned serious. "Your wife's pregnant, yeah? I've been keeping tabs. Never thought Nathaniel would pull something like that. Guess we pushed him too far, and now little by little, he's showing his true face. Don't worry, I'll make sure the Reid and Shaw families are protected." "No need," Tristan replied, calm but firm. "I've got them. Making a move like that could tip him off." Charles paused, considering. "So, what are you planning?" "I already took out his military base. Next up is the parasite lair. If I don't destroy it, Lorchester's going to be a graveyard." Charles nodded slowly. "Those sorcery worms are s