Chapter 824 ()

Meanwhile, Ripley returned to the residence looking all gloomy and brooding. The outcome of Jacob's battle with Dwayne made him worry.

Enzo noticed the mood his father was in, so he asked, "What's wrong, Dad?"

Raising his head, Ripley looked at his son. Enzo was healed for the most part, and his muscles were growing back. "Enzo, Mr. Santoro himself demands that Jacob take part in the Trial this time," he informed.

The news excited Enzo. "That's great, then! I can use the Trial as a pretext to kill Jacob and absorb his power."

"Don't underestimate his power, Enzo. His strength has improved a lot more than I thought. Even Zane lost an arm to him. Remember Dwayne? The one who has gone missing for decades? He fought Jacob today, and I saw with my own eyes how Jacob destroyed him. It was horrifying! If he does join the Trial, I'm afraid you would be no match for him," Ripley stated honestly.