Meanwhile, Arlo was utterly enfeebled, and he had no idea what was coming, as he was drifting in and out of consciousness from sheer agony.

Amidst his anxiety, he suddenly heard a knock on the door.

Callum then announced respectfully outside, "Governor, you have a video call from Lord Griffin. He's waiting as we speak."

Arlo frowned—Lord Griffin naturally meant his great-granduncle, Tarlon.

However, he couldn't understand why Tarlon had contacted Callum instead of Arlo himself directly.

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