Francisco looked to Adrian, hoping for an explanation.

Adrian chuckled and said, "It's only natural for one to feel angry after realizing they have a treacherous apprentice. He tried to eradicate the menace before he died.”

"That’s impossible!" A hurried and breathless voice interrupted. The speaker seemed exhausted, slapping his chest as if trying to catch his breath. "Hennessy was the most outstanding apprentice at Westia!"

Adrian glanced at the newcomer. It was the leader of Westia, Gavin Pape. He was a tall and burly man with a fully-grown beard. Moreover, he looked like a hot-tempered man.

"What was he outstanding at? Running his mouth maybe?" Adrian mocked.

Hennessy's skills were mediocre at best, proven by the fact that he would not have resorted to underhanded tactics if he was indeed skilled.

Gavin blushed. Hennessy was good with words, pleasing everyone in Westia with his high EQ.

"You murderer!" Gavin drew a spiked knife. "You killed the number one apprentice of o