The Man’s Decree – Chapter 3284

Since Hamish had said as much, Cloud said nothing further.

On the contrary, Miya interjected anxiously, “They are all relatives of mine, Mr. Chevalier. This is my cousin, the son of my youngest uncle. Please make an exception this once.”

“The son of your youngest uncle?” Surprise flooded Hamish, and he carefully studied Cloud for a moment.

But still, he shook his head and murmured, “It’s not that I’m unwilling to make an exception, Miya. The thing is, this expedition is exceedingly dangerous. I’m not one with the final say...”

“The team consists of a dozen people. It’s no use if I’m the only person agreeing to it. After all, cooperation is required throughout the journey. If we were to take them along, we’d have to spare part of our energy to protect them. No one would be willing to do that. But if the three of them could have the others concur by showing some sincerity, I wouldn’t object.”