Love at the Wrong Table by Emmanuel Lowe
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“Master? Haha!” Teddy was momentarily stunned before breaking into

laughter. “Master, huh? Alright! From now on, we’re master and disciple;

you’re officially my junior!”

Sensing Teddy’s attempt to grow closer, Gautier quickly seized the

opportunity. He poured a cup of tea from the table and, following the

traditional gesture, presented it to Teddy in a formal disciple’s bow. “Master,

please have some tea!”

“Good, I’ll accept this tea!” Teddy took the cup, his expression suddenly

becoming serious. “However, let me make something clear: if you turn out to

be dull and unfit for this, I won’t hesitate to kick you out of my tutelage.”

“Understood, Master!” Gautier replied, feigning nervousness. He knew that

Teddy was intentionally intimidating him into fully dedicating himself to

training in the Dragon Tome. Teddy needed someone to test whether the

Bechnique was genuine or not. If Gautier couldn’t learn it, there would be no

way to determine its true power.

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That night Teddy, whose martial arts abilities were shockingly advanced

personally guided Gautier through the Dragon Tome training. Teddy was well

aware of how extraordinary the technique was, so despite the tense situation

around him, he planned to dedicate a few days to mentoring Goutier.

However, what Teddy hadn’t anticipated was just how quickly Gautier would

groso the fundamentals. Not only did Gautier exhibit intellectual sharpness.

but his physical comprehension of martial arts was also remarkably high

Everything Teddy explained seemed to click immediately. By the end of the

night Goutier had already grasped the key concepts of the Dragon Tome.

“Goutier, you’re truly a once–in–a–lifetime genius! Teddy couldn’t help but

express his admiration. Even in his younger days, Teddy doubted he could

have learned so quickly.

Gautier, though surprised himself by his newfound martial prowess, kept his

composure. He had always known himself to be a prodigy in academic and

intellectual fields, using his talents to charm women like Lara Quillen and

many others. Like many people, he had once dismissed martial arts as

irrelevant in modern society. But as he dimbed higher up the societal ladder,

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he realized that while martial arts might be of little use to the middle class,

for both the lowest and highest tiers of society, it remained a powerful

weapon.

Of course, only top–tier martial skills mattered. Anything less was useless.

Hearing Teddy’s praise, Gautier felt a fleeting moment of excitement but

quickly returned to his humble act. “You flatter me, Master. I’m just stumbling

my way through this, and I’m actually completely lost on this next part.”

“Is that so? Let me explain it again,” Teddy said, patiently going over the next

section. But no matter how thoroughly he explained it, Gautier insisted that

he couldn’t grasp it.

“Mr. Tanner, do you think my aptitude doesn’t meet your standards for an

apprentice?” Gautier reverted to his former title and put on a look of fear, as if

dreading that Teddy might expel him from his tutelage.

Haha, you’re doing fine!” Teddy laughed, stroking his beard.

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Levi had already warned Teddy that Gautier was adept at hiding his abilities,

unlike most young men who were eager to show off. Now that.Teddy had

witnessed it firsthand, he realized that Gautier was even more shrewd than

he’d anticipated. The young man knew how to manage his image and

measure his performance perfectly. If Gautier had lived in more chaotic

times, he would undoubtedly have risen to become a powerful warlord.

It seems the Dragon Tome is sound; at least it doesn’t lead to madness.

Since you’ve hit a wall with it, there’s no point in continuing the lessons. Go and see if you can obtain the other half of the tome,” Teddy instructed.

“Yes, Master!” Gautier replied, once again using the title.

With that, the two parted ways, both satisfied with how things had

progressed. They each returned to their own pursuits, preparing for what lay

ahead.

As Gautier left the Tanner Residence, he clenched his fist, feeling an

Overwhelming sense of power. It was almost unbelievable–he felt as though he could shatter a boulder with a single punch. The thought of fully mastering

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the Dragon Tome and the unimaginable strength it would bring made his

heart race with excitement.

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Meanwhile, over in Silvergate, West End, a grand banquet titled “The Power of

Mackenzie” was being held at a prestigious hotel.

The name of the banquet was a bit cheesy, but Mackenzie attended on time

nonetheless. After all, it was her first opportunity to make a public

appearance in West End’s high society. The event didn’t disappoint her;

representatives from various sectors of West End had come, especially

notable figures from the business world. As she mingled, the attention and

admiration from the crowd reminded her of the social banquets back in

Yeringham.

Lexi, observing Mackenzie from the sidelines, couldn’t help but admire her.

Mackenzie was like a radiant moon in the dark night–no matter where she

went, she was always the center of attention.

Ms. Quillen, we’ve heard from Mr. Willy and Mr. Quail that you’re not just here

for disaster relief but also to help us restore order in West End,”

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“That’s right! We know about your efforts in clearing the trade routes of

bandits–it’s truly inspiring!”

“West End has no shortage of heroes, but when it comes to dealing with the

Five Poison Sect, we’ve never been able to beat them. Everyone is afraid of

them!”

A chorus of voices rang out from the crowd, all circling around three main

themes: the Five Poison Sect, the eradication of bandits, and restoring order.

Mackenzie could sense the deep–seated frustration the people had with the

Five Poison Sect. After all, blocked trade routes meant blocked revenue, and

to open those routes again, they needed to eliminate the sect that stood in

their way.

“Ladies and gentlemen, let’s not waste time with pleasantries. Now, let’s invite

Ms. Quillen to the stage to give us clear direction!” Ken, acting as the event’s

host, stepped in to move the evening along.

“Yes, Ms. Quillen, we’re all waiting for your leadership!”

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“If Ms. Quillen leads the charge in forming an alliance to fight the bandits, I’ll

be the first to join!”

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“I, Johan Dietrich, may not be a major figure, but I’ll lead my group of men to

join for the future of West End!”

“Capturing bandits is the duty of our police force, and we’ll definitely respond

to the call!”

As Mackenzie stepped up to the stage, the crowd had already begun

pledging their support. Every person at this banquet was committed to the

cause–those unwilling to take risks had simply chosen not to attend.

Mackenzie knew the nature of this banquet and was well aware she was

being pushed into the spotlight, but to achieve her goals, she had no choice

but to ride the momentum.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I know that West End has been suffering from bandit problems for a long time. The reason these bandits have been so hard to eliminate is because they are backed by the Five Poison Sect. To bring peace to West End, we must first remove the Five Poison Sect!” Mackenzie’s opening

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remarks sparked a tidal wave of support.

“Support Ms. Quillen! Down with the Five Poison Sect!”

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“Lead us, Ms. Quillen, and we’ll wipe out the Five Poison Sect’s stronghold!”

“With Ms. Quillen at the helm, we’ll uproot them for good!”

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The crowd’s chants were startlingly unified. They wanted Mackenzie to lead

them straight into the heart of the Five Poison Sect’s territory and wipe them

out once and for all.

Ken watched the scene unfold, his expression darkening slightly. Up until now,

he hadn’t officially chosen a side. Just a few days ago, Aora approached him,

asking him to manipulate Mackenzie into entering the Five Poison Sect’s

territory. He had played along.

If Mackenzie succeeded in taking down the sect, Ken would align with her. But

if she failed and died, it would only make sense for him to help Teddy Tanner

by eliminating a major threat. He was making a deal with no risk and only

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