Three Factions

Everyone quieted down.

Even Evelyn and Ryan, who had been eyeing Ethan and the others with suspicion, could sense something was off. Though they still harbored thoughts of squeezing more money out of the situation, they wisely chose to keep their mouths shut.

The courtyard fell into silence.

After a while, it was Ethan who broke the quiet.

"Why are you all so afraid of the Ninth Division?"

The moment he asked the question, the three Chase siblings stared at him in shock. Ryan shook his head and walked out of the room without a word. Evelyn pursed her lips and turned away, refusing to look at him. Leeroy hesitated for a moment before cautiously asking, "You… you're not new recruits to the Ninth Division, are you?"

Ethan and his companions exchanged awkward glances before slowly nodding.

Leeroy's expression shifted to one of realization, as if he had expected this. He opened his mouth to speak but hesitated, leaving the room in suspense.