Chapter 35: A Worthy Haul

Daxton Mabbett frowned. "And you are?" The middle-aged man in brocade chuckled. "I'm Joaquin Cassin, the governor of Northern Commandery. Tanner Lapwood has mentioned you to me more than once, Young Master Mabbett. Thanks to you, I made quite the gain during the Seven Cities Grand Tournament. I truly ought to thank you." Daxton understood at once. So this was the powerful figure backing Tanner Lapwood. No wonder even Pelton's city lord had tread carefully around him. The scene still shook...