Chapter 238: Love at First Sight

Once those people departed, Eldric gave a thumbs-up and beamed, saying,

“Lupan, you are indeed Lupan! You anticipate trouble before it arises. Eldric truly admires you!”

Eldric's sudden appearance was no mere coincidence;

I had orchestrated it beforehand.

Of course, I did not foresee that Chen Mazzi and his son would ambush me.

I sensed that today’s birthday celebration might not unfold smoothly.

Thus, I had arranged for Dark and Eldric to lie in wait at the foot of the mountain.

If the situation turned dire, at least there would be support.

Expressing my gratitude to Eldric, before I could say more, he interjected,

“Lupan, if you thank me, it implies I am not considered a brother. Without you, Lupan, Eldric would still be nothing. Anyone could easily take advantage of me. I might even have been expelled from the beggar clan by that old beggar leader…”

As he spoke, Eldric turned towards Lord Alaric, adding,