Chapter 861: you need to earn your place
BAM!
Ivy flinched at the noise on the door, a little apprehensive about the disturbance. But seeing the smirk on Dane’s face, she knew the people who arrived weren’t unexpected guests.
"Well, well. I didn’t expect to be summoned here this soon." Suddenly, a woman’s voice echoed in Ivy’s ears. "I was just about to catch some beauty sleep. Even after all these years, you’re still causing me trouble, boss."
"I wouldn’t say it’s too soon, considering that insolent Dragon turned his back on his master." A man with a deep voice followed. "Talk about a dog biting the hands that fed him. However, it should be no surprise since he had done the same to his old master."
"Hahaha! This is a good day! A good day! Finally, a chance to put an end to that arrogant Dragon!" A burly man cheered. "Haha! Let me have him, boss!"
"Let’s not get ahead of ourselves." This time, an elderly man spoke up. "Dragon is still part of our group. We should hear the boss’s plan first before dealing with such a disobedient pet."
"What else would be the plan?!" the big man huffed, still hyper at the idea. "He’s a traitor and traitors like him should be put in their place!"
Listening to their conversation, Ivy slowly turned her head toward the entrance. Her pupils widened, seeing a few individuals entering the castle. Meanwhile, Dane released his grip on her wrist and turned to face the newcomers.
"Punishment? Indeed! That pompous fool deserves punishment and should be pummeled until his wits spill out!" The enthusiastic giant halted upon spotting Dane near the staircase. His eyes lit up with excitement. "Boss! Were you expecting us? Woah! I didn’t think you’d eagerly wait for us to arrive! If only I knew, I would’ve —"