Chapter 1974

Dieter put down the wine bottle and removed the cracked crystal pendant around his waist and fixed it to Adrian’s belt. “Here. It's yours for the time being." He chuckled. "Return it to me when I wake up. That shouldn't be a problem for you, right?" Adrian was repulsed by the pendant. “But I don’t want it.” “Just keep it safe for me,” Dieter insisted, making sure it was securely attached. Johnny, witnessing this, was stunned and silent. Caroline objected, “Father! That's the symbol of Ivory Cloud’s leader! How could you give it to someone else so casually?!" Dieter, already drunk, collapsed on the table, oblivious to Caroline's protest. Adrian was shocked by this responsibility suddenly thrust upon him. He had no intention of becoming Ivory Cloud's leader. “What the hell is all this?” he grumbled. “What are your orders, sir?” Caroline said, bowing deeply in respect. Johnny followed suit, albeit reluctantly. “Sir, my only request is that you punish Sylvas. You can’t let him g