Chapter 2422

Perseus, however, never imagined that he had been played the very second he departed Thistle Isle. He didn't care what Claire and the others' intentions were—he simply wouldn't stand for it. Claire hastily explained, "It's not what you think, Perseus. You ought to know that we're only doing this to protect you." Perseus sneered. "You want to protect me, huh? How ridiculous! How exactly do you plan to 'protect' me? Is it by sticking me in a cage like some zoo animal, making me a spectacle for everyone to gawk at? Is that your idea of protection?" Claire said, "You've got it all wrong, Perseus. I never meant you harm. I—" Perseus cut her off again, saying, "You're right. You've never done anything to harm me. You've also been completely dishonest with me, though. If I hadn't actually seen you take Dubhe's life, I wouldn't have known how deeply you were involved. "I had been under the impression that by entering Astral Tower, I could unlock some sealed memories and learn all about t