Chapter265-The Assault on Mibo

Subsequently, Portwan's decision underwent a drastic 180 degree turn.

He immediately resolved to withdraw from the conspiracy hatched by Count Mibo.

This shift effectively left Count Mibo's plot lacking the critical mass of conspiratorial force needed to confront their opponents.

The complete reasoning behind Portwan's decision remained a mystery to Howard, yet he surmised it was undoubtedly linked to a realization that the rise of Gokasu Barony would be detrimental to Portwan's own interests, prompting his withdrawal from the scheme.

Indeed, Portwan's considerations were straightforward.

Not being of noble birth, he couldn't pass on his city to his children.

His perspective was simple: any chaos could jeopardize his financial avenues.

For Portwan, Wislot was beyond his control, but the gold he amassed as mayor was indisputably his, untouchable by anyone else.