Chapter 74

The Prince of Orchid Mountain’s tomb, the treasure chest, the key, Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge, and Black Rose?

James looked at Black Rose, gracefully clad in a black leather jacket. He got lost in his thoughts.

Was it just a coincidence, or was all this part of some bigger plan?

“General, please grant me your protection,” Black Rose said again, a pleading expression on her face.

James glanced at her. “You just told me that someone murdered all your companions. Not only did you not run away, but you followed the attacker to Cansington. Now, you’re asking for my protection. How is this logical?”

Black Rose explained, “The murderer who took the chest isn’t the mastermind. The murderer wants the box for himself, so he did not hand it over to the mastermind. Instead, he escaped to Cansington, lying low. It’s why I followed him here. I have the key. If the mastermind finds out, I wouldn’t survive.”

“Who’s the mastermind?”

Black Rose shook her head. “I’m not sure. I never deal