Chapter 679: Strange Spear
In the current Edhen World, only a few beings or factions could stand in his way—
and the Life Church wasn't one of them.
"Are you sure, Charles?" Hunt asked. "Cardinal Albert is already back in Riverdale and pressuring Archbishop Abel to surrender the Stormheart Whisper artifact. If he learns of your return... he'll scheme something for sure. Your property is crucial to him right now."
Charles slowly chewed the roasted beef and swallowed before replying.
"Lady Charlotte, that place holds my mother's memories. I used to be too powerless to protect it... But not anymore. Now, I have the strength to at least keep it from being defiled."
Charlotte went quiet.
"And I want to see that greedy man," Charles added calmly. "Maybe help him a little."
Once lunch ended, Charles and Runeth said their farewells and stepped outside.