Weakest Beast Tamer Gets All SSS Dragons novel Chapter 341

The door opened slowly, revealing the imposing figure of Sirius Starweaver.

The tension in Klein's shoulders visibly loosened. It wasn't his brother. Anyone was better than Kassian at this moment, even someone as intimidating as the Starweaver patriarch.

"Lord Starweaver," Klein greeted, bowing his head with the respect that his noble training had instilled in him. "I wasn't expecting your visit."

Sirius observed him with an inscrutable expression. There was something in his gaze that Klein couldn't fully decipher, an intensity that was uncomfortable but not openly hostile.

"Klein Goldcrest," Sirius finally responded, his voice as cold as ever. "Come with me."

It wasn't a request, but a clear and direct order. Even so, despite his training to obey authority figures, Klein hesitated.

"To... where are we going, if I may ask?" He mustered his courage, fearing the answer but needing to know.

Sirius's expression didn't change, but something in his eyes hardened slightly.

"To get Kassian," he answered simply.

Klein felt his stomach contract. Were they releasing Kassian after all? Would they bring him to confront his brother? The possibilities, each worse than the previous one, paraded through his mind.

"Is something wrong?" Sirius asked, though his tone suggested he didn't really care about the answer.

Klein swallowed, forcing himself to regain his composure. He was a Goldcrest, and Goldcrests didn't show fear, especially not before other noble families.

"No, of course not," he responded, straightening his posture. "I'm ready."

Sirius nodded curtly, turning around without checking if Klein was following. The message was clear: immediate obedience was expected.

As they walked down the hallway, Klein maintained a prudent distance behind Sirius. The corridor seemed longer than he remembered, each step taking him closer to a confrontation he'd hoped to avoid.

Klein couldn't help wondering what all this meant. Were they being gathered with Kassian to be handed over together? Or was there another reason?

"Lord Starweaver," Klein finally dared to ask, "are we... are we being released?"

Sirius didn't stop or turn around, but his response came clearly in the somber atmosphere of the passage.

"That depends," he said, "on many things that are beyond your control, young Goldcrest."

It wasn't the answer Klein expected, but it wasn't completely discouraging either. At least it seemed they hadn't decided their fate yet. There was still room for hope... or for fear.

At the end of the passage, a door reinforced with glowing runes blocked the way. Sirius placed his hand on one of the central runes, and all of them pulsed in unison before going dark.

"Come with us," Sirius ordered as he opened the door.

Inside, illuminated by the same bluish light of the passage, Kassian was rising to his feet. His expression revealed nothing as he regarded his brother, though a spark of something, perhaps triumph, perhaps simple acknowledgment, flickered in his eyes.

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Kharzan remained seated in his tent, observing the map spread before him. The territories of the city of Yano were meticulously delineated, each sector marked with symbols indicating its strengths and vulnerabilities. His fingers occasionally moved over the paper, tracing potential routes, calculating times and resources.

The guard posted at the entrance respectfully cleared his throat.

"My lord, we have 'news' from the observer."