Chapter 531

Hayden laughed again, but this time without anger. "Impressive indeed! The first time I've seen a young man like you!"

There was a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"Proud, domineering, and powerful," Hayden remarked leisurely. "To kill someone like you would actually be a bit regretful for me."

Frederick signaled with his eyes. Byron, clutching his chest, quickly left the scene. Then, Frederick turned to Hayden.

"I've already told your people before. I won't stay in Centropolis. I'll leave within a month. If you agree to this, everyone will be happy. If not, then we'll just have to fight."

Hayden smiled knowingly. "Although the order from above is to expel you from Centropolis, there's room for negotiation."

"I won't join the Dragon Brigade, as I've said before," Frederick said expressionlessly.

If compromising meant joining the Dragon Brigade to avoid conflict, it would be better to go all out.

"Besides joining the Dragon Brigade, there's another way to save yourself," Hayden