CHAPTER 909: CHAPTER 909: THERE IS STILL A GLIMMER OF HOPE

Raina North ignored Pip Finch, who was sobbing silently nearby, and looked at Lune, saying, "There are Insect Venoms here. Tell the brothers of The Celestial Alliance to stand by."

Raina North turned to Jonah Rivers and said, "These brothers need to recuperate in peace. Have someone lead them away first."

Jonah Rivers nodded, "And what about you?"

"Me? I’ll retreat too."

Lune breathed a long sigh of relief upon hearing Raina North’s words.

He was afraid that Orion would not abandon those captured by The Reed Family.

Though the matter of The Reed Family’s subordinate forces was significant in its own right, if handled properly and publicized, it could greatly benefit The Celestial Alliance.

But these were nothing compared to Orion’s safety.

Raina North quickly led everyone away from the site.

At this moment.

The subordinate forces had suffered a devastating blow.

This was the ancestral land of The Reed Family. Ever since they allied with The Celestial Alliance, The Reed Family had grown significantly by leveraging The Celestial Alliance’s might.

Though they frequently clashed with other forces in The Aethelgard Outskirts, The Reed Family ultimately became the victor, gradually emerging as a dominant figure in the area.

Previously, when someone came to cause trouble, Master Reed thought it was the same as usual, so he didn’t take it to heart.

Who would have thought that the elite forces sent by The Reed Family never returned.

Only then did Master Reed realize something was wrong and immediately reorganized a group to rescue them, but this time, the people still went and never came back.

Master Reed was anxious and gathered all the leaders of The Reed Family to discuss a solution, and just as everyone arrived, before they could utter a word, the entire Reed Family was overtaken.

The battle didn’t last long, but in that short time, The Reed Family’s elites were almost entirely lost, and of the dozens in The Reed Family, more than half were killed or wounded, and the only son was severely injured, barely hanging on to life.

The once thriving and well-developing Reed Family, within just two days, had lost all its former glory.

And Master Reed, who was once full of spirit, now had white hair, looking much older, his face filled with sorrow, with only a glimmer of hope remaining in his eyes.

"Family Head, take the opportunity while they’re not paying attention, you should escape. Otherwise, once they gather their strength, they’ll likely come after you first," a Reed Family Elder whispered by Master Reed’s side.

Master Reed shook his head, "No, I won’t escape. I’m the Family Head of The Reed Family; how can I flee while you’re all still here? Besides, escaping alone just to barely survive is meaningless. Moreover, we still have a shred of hope."

The Reed Family Elder knew what Master Reed meant.

Master Reed was hoping for The Celestial Alliance to come to their aid, but the Reed Family Elder knew this was almost impossible.

This group of people was mysterious, and each one was highly skilled and knew how to use Insect Venom. The danger was evident, and for a small subordinate force like theirs, The Celestial Alliance would likely be hesitant to take such a risk.

Moreover, being able to send out information seemed intentional from the other side, and the implications were clear.

Knowing it’s a trap, why would the Alliance Hierarch send people?

The Reed Family Elder sighed and said, "Family Head, I know you’re waiting for The Celestial Alliance to come, but you know how difficult that is. You should leave quickly; only your safety can ensure hope for The Reed Family."

Master Reed laughed bitterly, "What hope does it bring if it’s just me? If..." He didn’t finish his sentence and paused, then continued, "I’d rather stay with The Reed Family."