On the way back to Swallowston after leaving Southeast, Blade drove while he and Adrian chatted.

Their topic of conversation revolved around Windton’s ten houses.

Christina and Shirley listened to their conversation but could not join in.

Judging by the current situation, Windton’s ten houses were Chase’s stronghold. Even if Chase were to suffer a setback in his current position, he still had a route of retreat.

It was apparent that the ten houses would serve as his retreat.

According to what Gabriel said earlier, these ten houses had been recruiting members—people with the same last names throughout Navia. It looked like they were planning on forming a country that belonged to them in Windton.

Adrian managed to figure this out.

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Blade and Adrian talked for a while before Blade asked Adrian about his next step as he continued to drive.

He asked, “Judging by the current situation, Chase has already planned a route of retreat for himself, sir. Windton’s houses are his route o