Chapter 362 – 362 – Krang’s Scheme

Chapter 362 – Krang’s Scheme

Five steps away from Krang, a whip-wielding bodyguard remained alert, scanning the surroundings. Beside him stood another warrior—a bald man with a muscular build. He stood behind Krang, facing away like a statue, exuding an aura of strength.

Enkrid noted their well-trained physiques and couldn’t help but think of Andrew, who was likely grimacing inside the party venue. Andrew had complained that his presence at such gatherings went entirely unnoticed. While even a ghoul might elicit disdain or grimaces, Andrew was treated with outright indifference.

A mere baron of low rank and poor connections was hardly worth anyone’s time. Even the butler at the entrance dismissed him outright.

“Baron Andrew Gardner? Have you come to the right place?” the butler had asked, not even bothering with polite speech.

Andrew had sighed internally but responded with measured calm.

“Why? Am I not allowed here?”

“Your invitation?”

“It must have been misplaced in the rush of preparations.”

“…Very well, you may enter,” the butler said reluctantly, visibly displeased.

Andrew entered the venue, but Enkrid, attending as his bodyguard, wasn’t allowed inside. Not that Enkrid cared much about the party itself—he had other priorities. He’d initially accompanied Andrew hoping for some unexpected confrontation, like another cryptic warning from a would-be assassin, but that hope proved fruitless.