Harvey quickly stopped Mrs. Hoffman, who wanted to bend her knee. He smiled and said, "It's fine—no need for formalities. I did make some effort, but the one who actually saved you is Clarion. Don't mistake your savior for someone else."

Mrs. Hoffman blinked her seductive eyes. "Mr. Representative, you're too humble. I've heard everything from Mr. Clarion. Without your insistence, I couldn't imagine what would become of us."

Hale narrowed his eyes and spoke sincerely, "Mr. Representative, after what you said, I think it would be dishonest for me to continue hiding my secrets. You know why I'm being pursued this time. I can tell you that I indeed have the Chapter of Ascension. It was something I've authored after I meditated before the statue in the Veiled Sanctuary.

"However, it's written in riddles. After so many years, even I still can't understand much of it. If you're interested, it's stored in a storage box in the Grand City Central Plaza. I've set a password that no one will f