Chapter 47. The Troublemaker

Ring… Ring!

The sudden sound of the alarm bell echoed sharply, causing Winston to mutter a curse under his breath before he rose to his feet.

"Damn it! He’s here again!"

"Damn it! Here again!"

Hubert was perplexed, unsure of the unfolding situation. He rushed after Winston, inquiring hastily.

"What’s going on? Why did the alarm suddenly sound?"

"It’s that bastard Lancelot causing a commotion again. Every encounter ends in losses on both sides, yet he refuses to back down."

"Does he want to take over our gathering area?"

Winston nodded, dashing out swiftly. Outside, over a dozen people had gathered; among them was Jacob, who immediately moved beside Hubert upon spotting him. As Jacob was about to engage him in conversation, Stella inserted herself between them, her voice laced with sourness.

"Just as the alarm went off, everyone had already gathered, yet you seem rather at eas