[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancient-tears-bloodline":3,"chapter-ancient-tears-bloodline-ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-898":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Ancient Tears BloodLine",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1256826,1684,"Chapter 898 - 898 Part 2 Drage Family","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-898",898,"\u003Cp>Chapter 898: Part 2: Drage Family Chapter 898: Part 2: Drage Family Grage Family: Alnod Grade’s imposing figure sat at the head of the mahogany desk, his face etched with lines of concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tell me what happened,” he demanded, his voice low and controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The afternoon sunlight filtered through the grand office window, casting long shadows on the polished floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the weight of his father’s words, Simon swallowed hard, his Adam’s apple bobbing nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep sigh escaped his lips before he began to recount the events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice, usually confident, was now laced with apprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alnod’s expression remained impassive as Simon spoke, his eyes fixed on his son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tranquility of the office was shattered when Simon uttered the name “Zack Lockwood.” A flicker of recognition, then a storm of anger, swept across Alnod’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands clenched into fists, the veins in his neck throbbing visibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes later, the silence in the room was heavy with tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Father and son were locked in a silent battle, their gazes meeting and clashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alnod’s anger was a palpable force, his eyes burning with fury like twin suns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon’s head hung low, his shoulders slumped in defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weight of his actions pressed down on him with crushing force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alnod’s voice, when it finally broke the silence, was like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What have you done?” he roared, his face flushed with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The usually composed and authoritative figure was replaced by a man consumed by anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were like daggers, each one a sharp rebuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon’s heart pounded in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had anticipated his father’s wrath, but the full extent of his transgression was only now becoming clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know, Father,” he mumbled, his voice barely audible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry.” Alnod’s anger intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have no idea what you’ve done,” he spat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice dropped to a menacing whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zack Lockwood is not just any young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s a rising star in the Federation, a protégé of Lowell, a man with immense influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s rumored that even the Federation Head keeps a watchful eye on him.” Fear crept into Simon’s eyes as the gravity of the situation dawned on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had underestimated his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t mean for this to happen, Father,” he pleaded, his voice trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thought…” His voice trailed off, unable to find the words to justify his actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alnod closed his eyes, the weight of his son’s actions settling heavily upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew the damage was done, and berating Simon now would only exacerbate the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A solution was needed, and quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, you’re grounded for the time being,” Alnod said, his voice firm but measured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t go outside.” He continued to stare at his son, assessing the extent of his remorse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon understood the seriousness of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the house was out of the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll stay inside,” he replied, his voice subdued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good,” Alnod said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now you can leave.” As Simon exited the room, Alnod fell into deep contemplation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The issue was grave, but the timing couldn’t have been worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With most of the Silver Mark Warriors deployed on emergency missions, including himself, the likelihood of Lowell McClain seeking immediate justice was significantly reduced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had a small window of opportunity to resolve the matter discreetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About twenty minutes later, a glimmer of hope dawned upon Alnod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had an idea, a form of compensation that might appease Lowell McClain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew of Lowell’s student, Zack Lockwood, and the region’s buzz about his imminent breakthrough to the coveted SSS-ELITE Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the next SSS-ELITE Rank Top List competition just a few months away, the entire Inner Post region was watching to see if Zack could achieve this feat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking through to SSS-ELITE Rank within such a short time was no easy task, unless aided by external means.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Potent potions and rare treasures could accelerate a warrior’s progress, but these were often expensive and didn’t guarantee success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the most valuable and costly items offered a 100% chance of breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this in mind, Alnod devised a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would offer a compensation package that included a rare treasure or potion capable of aiding Zack’s advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew this wouldn’t fully quell Lowell’s anger, but it was a start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also decided to impose a minor punishment on his son as a deterrent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While this punishment might delay Simon’s own progression, Alnod was willing to take that risk to protect his son’s life and future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these two strategies in place, he believed even the Federation Head would find the resolution acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Simon’s friends had informed their families of the incident, setting off a wave of anger and concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their parents, aware of the precarious situation the Black and Silver Mark Warriors faced, knew that internal strife was the last thing they needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every Black Mark Warrior and above was a valuable asset, essential for protecting the Inner Post region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Federation’s primary duty was to safeguard this territory, so as long as they could placate Lowell McClain, they faced no threat from the Federation Head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To resolve the matter, all the families involved decided to contribute to a compensation package.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This collective effort demonstrated their commitment to making amends and ensuring the incident didn’t escalate further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few hours later, Jonathan returned to Lowell Castle, his anger simmering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had previously gone to gather intelligence and learned of the arrogant brats’ plan to have their families offer compensation to Zack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their audacity was astounding, as they seemed completely unconcerned about any potential repercussions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were likely emboldened by the ongoing crisis at the Inner Post region’s borders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cunning fellows,” Jonathan muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he was not going to let them get away with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Determined to expose their actions, Jonathan decided to write a report and send it to the Federation Head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed the Head might have a plan in place to address such incidents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about fifteen minutes of careful deliberation, Jonathan completed the report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was unsure if Young Master Zack Lockwood had already informed anyone about the incident, but he felt it was his duty to bring it to the Federation Head’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CREATORS’ THOUGHTS Aravind_S Creation is hard, cheer me up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>VOTE for me!\u003C\u002Fp>",1042,"2026-06-05T15:57:04.753Z",1,"novelbin.me","7af2758ee087d8606e7bd547e51bc31271eeadf077e4acc4d039f51a0b62c4eb","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-899","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-897",1498,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancient-tears-bloodline-cover.jpg"]