As veterans in the political arena, both Phoebe and Brain Fitzell understood the implication behind Basil Jaak's words.
If the Seventh Immortal Emperor was truly using the "Duke Title" matter to test Basil Jaak, then Basil Jaak was likely in a precarious situation!
"So, Mr. Jaak, if His Majesty is indeed testing you, how will you respond?" Phoebe asked softly.
Basil Jaak took a sip of wine, merely smiled, and did not answer directly.
At night, Jaak Mansion was quiet and peaceful.
A figure drifted out from Jaak Mansion like a ghost, then, after cautiously checking the surroundings, quickly dashed towards a small path outside the mansion.
However, this figure had only rushed out several hundred meters when it saw someone already standing ahead.
"You're heading to the palace, aren't you? I've been waiting for you a long time."
The person ahead turned around, and it was indeed Basil Jaak.
The figure shuddered as it heard Basil Jaak's voice and saw him turn around.
"Master..."
