Chapter 1148: Tough Love

"Fuck your control, Arthur."

Old Roth spoke while holding onto the Riverine emblem hanging from his neck as a necklace ornament. He ran his fingers through his ripe white hair and looked at Arthur seriously before commenting.

"I don't know how you can stay calm after sending your own son into a rigged event like this. But things don't stay under control just because you think they are under your control.

Sometimes, life sends wild cards– the kind that you can't defend against.

I suggest we both talk to Sage Lehan about it. Let us tap into any additional footage from Sansara World if we can. There's no harm in doing that, right?"

Arthur had creases on his face talking to Roth. Technically, the Duke shouldn't have any problem listening to the Earl's request. However, there was a catch.