Chapter 2263

Jason's growing interest brought some relief to Clarkin. He had feared that the Deifirm Sect might hesitate to collaborate due to Oskar's formidable reputation, but Jason's openness to hear him out seemed to hint that success might be in the offing. "I'll cut straight to the chase. Uzair's death is still fresh in the Deifirm Sect's memory, is it not? I'm sure there is still some unease over his demise." Jason's expression soured at the mention of Uzair's death. He asked, "Why are you bringing that up?" Clarkin's decision to mention such a sensitive topic stirred confusion in Jason's mind, as that seemed counterintuitive to negotiating a deal. Uzair's death had undoubtedly sparked outrage within the Deifirm Sect, and they were hoping to seek justice from the Grandiuno Sect. Jason, too, harbored deep resentment, and he might have done the same thing as Clarkin did if he had not been prudent enough to suppress that anger and consider the potential repercussions. Even the daftest of pe