Chapter 565: Chapter 446, Confident Groot_3
He wasn’t Aubrey, nor did he have any weaknesses that these people could exploit.
Moreover, he didn’t have to rely on his relationship with Rebecca. In fact, Lyss City had become a part of his own territory.
He wouldn’t tolerate such disrespect anymore.
“Hmph! Groot is a member of the Marshall family, he just got drunk and spouted nonsense. Is this how you treat your guests?” Hubert declared loudly.
“If he knows he is a guest, he should be clear about what can and cannot be said. This is the first time, I’ll forgive his loose tongue. But if there’s a second time, I’ll have his tongue cut off.” Fang Hao showed no signs of backing down.
Seeing that Fang Hao was entirely fearless, and even seemed ready to have someone arrested, Hubert cast his gaze onto Rebecca, sternly asking, “Rebecca, is this how you treat your guests?”
Rebecca looked utterly innocent, confused as to why the blame was being directed at her.
After thinking for a moment, she replied, “I have already contacted the Temple. Someone will soon arrive to treat him. There’s no need for you to worry, Mr. Hubert.”
Hubert’s face turned red with anger, his eyes sweeping around the room, unsure of where to direct his fury.
Finally, he could only harrumph once, saying tersely, “Let’s go.”
With that, he quickly left with his entourage.
…
After Hubert and the others had left.
The entire dining room suddenly quieted down.
This was Fang Hao’s second time attending a high society dinner.
Rebecca was used to the verbal sparring among the nobles and knew how to handle herself.
However, Fang Hao, unfamiliar with all of this and uncertain of who the others were, responded with simple and unrefined defiance.
He had no idea who Groot was, and Rebecca had not introduced him.
In any case, Groot had been knocked unconscious with a single kick.
Now that Hubert had left, only the city officials remained.
They all stared blankly at Fang Hao.
They all felt that this new City Lord was very different from Aubrey.
“Why are you looking at me? Eat, don’t let those guys ruin everyone’s mood, don’t waste the food!” Fang Hao signaled everyone to continue eating.
Everyone looked at Rebecca.
The latter nodded, “The banquet continues, don’t mind them.”
Hearing Rebecca’s words, everyone resumed their activities, chatting and continuing with the banquet.
…
In a room.
The Temple’s adjunct-priest surveyed Groot.
After taking a potion, Groot was in no danger.
He was just unconscious, yet to wake up.
After the adjunct-priest finished examining Groot, he left the room.
Accompanied by Hubert, Wang Dongxu, the transmigrator with black hair, stepped into the room and respectfully stood to one side.
“That Fang Hao is a transmigrator as well, do you know him?” Hubert asked in a grim tone.
Hubert usually had two individuals by his side.
A guard, and the transmigrator standing before him, Wang Dongxu.
Wang Dongxu lowered his head and quickly explained, “My lord, Fang Hao is quite famous among us transmigrators. I didn’t expect to see him here.”
“Oh? Famous?” Hubert looked curious.
“Yes, very famous. Among us transmigrators, one could say that he ranks first. He has killed many transmigrators by himself in just half a month, nobody dares to provoke him.” Wang Dongxu promptly explained.
Transmigrators usually came in groups. Some might have secretly killed other transmigrators.
However, in the channel, Fang Hao wielded significant deterrent power.
Whether it was Li Teng, who was beheaded at the very beginning, or Yu Tianpeng, the Alliance Hierarch of Tianpeng Alliance, all had left a deep impression on everyone.
This was why he felt tense when he heard Wang Dongxu mention Fang Hao’s name.
“Hmph! A mere transmigrator. If he can rank first, he must have been entangled with Rebecca for a long time. Aubrey was likely killed by both of them.” Hubert snorted.
He had visited Wang Dongxu’s city, and it was but a small city with only a few hundred people.
Although transmigrators possessed abilities that were truly incredible, their foundations were still too shallow and simply couldn’t compare to his own.
As for Fang Hao being known as the top-ranked transmigrator, it was now clear that this was due to Rebecca’s support.
Lyss City was a city with a solid foundation. To support a pretty boy that she fancied was not a big deal for Rebecca.
Even though Wang Dongxu didn’t agree with Hubert’s words, he didn’t dare to refute him outright.
After all, he was dependent on Hubert and had no say in the matter.
After thinking for a moment, he continued, “Mr. Hubert, there is something else I need to say.”
“Say it!”
“The lizardman beside Fang Hao and the person who attacked Mr. Groot, are both Orange-Ranked Heroes. The bodyguards with them were all Lionheart knights of the 8th rank.” Wang Dongxu said cautiously.
Upon hearing this, Hubert’s eyes widened in shock.
The reason why he allowed Wang Dongxu to follow him wasn’t because of his bravery or strategy, but the special abilities he possessed as a transmigrator.
He could see the job class and tier of a target, and he could also create various items.
These were the reasons why he brought Wang Dongxu with him.
Initially, he thought, that Rebecca had also seen the benefit in having a transmigrator like Fang Hao with a physical stature that was certainly easy on the eyes, hence they were together.
But hearing that Fang Hao had two Orange-Ranked Heroes, and an 8th rank bodyguard team, it was simply impossible.
“Are you sure you’re not mistaken?” Hubert asked, not quite believing Wang Dongxu’s words.
“My lord, I would not mistake such things.” Wang Dongxu assured earnestly.
Hubert fell silent, his fingers rhythmically tapping the armrest of his chair.
After a while, he asked, “These guardians are Fang Hao’s subordinates?”
“This… I cannot guarantee. I am guessing, even if Fang Hao is powerful, he couldn’t possibly have two Orange-Ranked Heroes. Could it be that the female City Lord is backing him?” Wang Dongxu cautiously suggested.
Although Fang Hao was powerful, and seeing Fang Hao had made him tense.
He did not think that Fang Hao’s power had reached such an extent. Two Orange-Ranked heroes, this was already beyond comprehension.
Hubert remained silent for a long time.
He muttered under his breath, “I’m intrigued to see what secrets Lyss City is hiding that I’m not aware of. The old men of the council might find it of interest.” He stood up again.
Addressing Wang Dongxu, he said, “Arrange for someone to take good care of Groot. I am going to see what Rebecca is up to.”