Chapter 899 The World Bends to Your Will

The area before the Qacalisle International Convention Center grew eerily quiet.

Robin and his group instantly became the center of everyone's attention.

No detail escaped the crowd; even the faintest gestures and softest murmurs were carefully observed.

Trix didn't speak loudly, yet her worried tone carried effortlessly to the entire crowd.

It was an indisputable truth.noveldrama

The Aldridges' dominance was unmatched.

Their influence was so immense that even the strongest nations treated them with reverence.

The Aldridges not only held boundless riches but also controlled key industries vital to the global economy.

Defying a family of their stature was no different from walking into certain doom.

The Cattells might have been one of the many minor families under the Aldridges, but their affiliation with the Aldridges made them untouchable.

Not only had they overpowered the Cattells' guards, but Robin had also left Asher with a crippled leg.

Such a confrontation left no space for reconciliation.

Once Mateo arrived, he would undoubtedly come after Robin with a vengeance.

Even if only to defend their family's honor, they would ensure Robin paid a steep price.

The true strength in this world stems from being untouchable.

Even the slightest hint of compromise or weakness is unacceptable.

Otherwise, opponents will endlessly push boundaries, testing how far they can go.

Acts of kindness, concessions, or submission won't earn respect or fair treatment from others.

Respect and peace are only secured through force and unyielding resolve.

The harsher you are, the more the world bends to your will.

The Aldridges steer clear of politics and refuse to be bound by societal norms.

They live by their own elevated code of existence.

But this doesn't mean they are patient or forgiving.

Quite the opposite-no one is permitted to interfere with their interests.

As the situation unfolded, representatives from various nations and members of the press were all busy guessing Robin's identity. Despite knowing Asher's connection to the Aldridges, daring to act so boldly seemed like a blatant disregard for the circumstances.

These murmurs of speculation caused Anton to knit his brows in concern.

He couldn't predict how things might unfold.

After a moment of hesitation, he leaned toward Jethro and murmured quietly, "General Quintana, do you think we should take some precautions, just in case?" Jethro shook his head and replied, "Master Ramsey will handle this as he sees fit. There's no need for us to interfere."

With that, his gaze shifted to Robin.

He appeared to realize that Robin wasn't paying attention to Trix's concerns; instead, his focus was on the crowd.

What exactly is Master Ramsey up to?

Robin's sharp eyes caught sight of a few individuals whose behavior stood out.

Their movements and expressions gave them away instantly-they were assassins from the Sakurania Northern Star Sect!

In another part of the crowd, a few veiled Shadow Guards stood silently.

Members of the Dark Night Alliance had also made their presence known.

Scanning the area further, Robin noticed that, beyond the disciples of these two sects, there were also martial artists from unknown factions mingling among the onlookers.

It was astonishing to see so many elite sect members gathered here on Qacalisle Island.

Could it be that they're all here for Qacalisle Summit Meeting?

As Robin contemplated this, he watched as several assassins from the Northern Star Sect and disciples from various sects silently withdrew.

Then, a fleeting figure caught his eye.

Annie?

How is she here?

Sophie had healed her body...

A flood of questions raced through Robin's mind.

"Mr. Ramsey, we are now ... " Before Zayden could finish, Robin dashed out of the crowd, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

Trix, Zayden, Anton, and the others were left in stunned silence.

At such a critical moment, Master Ramsey had actually fled?

What the hell is going on?

The onlookers were equally confused.

They had all been waiting to see how Robin would handle the situation.

But instead, he just fled?

A look of disdain and mockery spread across their faces.

They had believed Draconia's delegation had a skilled individual among them, but it now seemed to be nothing more than a façade.

After hearing Asher's taunts, urging his father, Mateo, to come and take charge, Robin had put on a brave front.

But now he had fled-what a display of "talent"!

Jackson stood frozen for a moment, scanning the edges of the crowd repeatedly, but Robin was nowhere to be seen.

"General Quintana, look at this!" Jackson returned to Jethro's side, visibly frustrated. "The mess Robin caused, and now he's the one who ran away!" "This is utterly unacceptable! Completely irresponsible!"

"With all this chaos, he's put us in an impossible situation. Tell me, what are we supposed to do when Mateo shows up?"

"Are we seriously going to call in every guard from our liaison office?"

"I've said it time and time again we need to exercise restraint while on the Aldridges' turf here on Qacalisle Island and avoid stirring up trouble." "But no, you wouldn't listen!"

You all assumed that since Robin had the guts to challenge the Aldridges, he must have had a plan to handle the aftermath, didn't you?" "Well, take a good look now-where is he? He's gone!"

"Mr. Mickton, what's your recommendation for dealing with this mess?"

Anton stood frozen, equally bewildered.

He had never imagined the situation would spiral out of control like this, nor that Robin would simply vanish!

This was beyond comprehension!

Jethro frowned as he gazed toward the spot where Robin had vanished.

He was certain Robin wouldn't flee over something so trivial.

There had to be a more pressing issue demanding his immediate attention, though Jethro couldn't guess what it might be.

"Mr. Pryce, why the panic? Mr. Ramsey has merely stepped away for a moment. Did he ever say he wouldn't address this situation?"

"At a moment like this, in such a critical situation, you're stirring up chaos. Do you even realize what you're doing?"

Jackson quickly interjected, "But, General Quintana..."

"Enough of that!" Jethro snapped, his tone laced with impatience.

"I've already said, if the sky falls, I'll be the one to hold it up! You're panicking over nothing!"

Jethro's frustration boiled over, and his anger was palpable.

As a commissioner in the liaison

office, Jackson should have taken the initiative to address the issue fairly and responsibly when the dignity and safety of his people were at stake.

Instead of pointing fingers at his own, groveling to appease the opposition, or, worse, compromising the pride and interests of his people to smooth things over, he should have stood firm. en

Such behavior was something Jethro found utterly intolerable!

Jackson held his breath, standing silently for what felt like an eternity, not daring to utter a word.

Trix, on the other hand, stared in disbelief, struggling to comprehend how the once-commanding Master Ramsey could stoop to such a disgraceful act as running away in the face of danger.

To her, it was utterly unacceptable!

She bit down on her lip, her eyes brimming with unshed tears, an overwhelming sense of disappointment washing over her.