Chapter 1971

The doors of the faction creaked open, revealing a head of white hair that resembled a bird's nest. The old man shouted at Adrian, “Why are you still standing there like an idiot?” “Step aside," Adrian responded, his patience wearing thin. “Johnny just accused me of things I didn’t do, so I need to set him straight." The old man's green eyes twinkled as he said, "The rabbit stew is ready, and I've just opened up a bottle of wine. Care to join me?" “Not in the mood!” Adrian replied gruffly, “Could you please not cause any more trouble?” “Fine.” The old man opened the doors fully, standing solemnly before Adrian. “Both of them have been punished. You should be satisfied now, right?” Adrian could not believe his eyes. The inside of the building was opulent, shining in golden splendor, almost blinding him. “The Ivory Clouds sure are wealthy. They’ve got such a grand building, yet they don't seem to care about the people at Greenhurst who are starving and frail." He then looked dow