Chapter 984

"It's fine. Once I've wrapped things up here, I'll head to Southgress and find out who's causing trouble behind the scenes," Cyrus said. "That would be best, but you need to hurry. Otherwise, Mona will be in danger," Charles urged. He was essentially entrusting his daughter to Cyrus without hesitating, as if this was something Cyrus was obligated to do. Due to his status, he couldn't go to Southgress himself—it was the territory of the Great Warrior of Southgress. Going there would create unnecessary tension, as Summerland had strict rules about high-ranking officials entering another's jurisdiction without permission. Sending Mona to protect Chandler was already a violation, which was why she went not as a soldier but as a contracted bodyguard. If something went wrong, Charles wouldn't be able to hold anyone accountable. "Don't worry, she'll be fine. Now that I'm practically family with the Draigs, I'll have Moses send experts to protect her in secret once he's back in South