Callum quickly said, "Yes, Sir! Right away, Sir!"

However, just as he was about to leave, Tarlon called out from the other end, "Wait."

Callum promptly turned and asked, "Yes, My Lord? What is the matter?"

"Consul Biffle," Tarpon said slowly. "Lady Griffin has demanded that you sacrifice yourself to uphold the Qing Eliminating Society's secrecy."

Callum's face turned pale, and he dropped Arlo's severed hand.

Even as despair showed all over his face, he begged, "Please, My Lord! You can tell Lady Griffin that I won't ever breathe a word about this! I swear it on my own life, and I humbly request that she take into consideration the fact that I've dedicated my whole life to her service and the Qing Eliminating Society! Please, spare my life so that I may continue to serve!"

Tarlon remained impassive. "Do you think I could sway Lady Griffin's orders? Don't worry. She assures you that you will be posthumously promoted, and your family will be afforded the protection of a high-ranked