Faced with John's remarks, Duke Arsena could likely guess what John was implying.
However, in Duke Arsena's view, he indeed hadn't been targeted by the Mystery Protector previously.
"The events that transpired here were not as complex as you might think. After the Dark Faction launched an attack on Storm City, I was naturally under immense pressure.
Besides seeking more allies, I also hoped to gain more assistance from adventurers. So, when a high-level adventurer was willing to offer help, I was naturally inclined to meet with them.
The adventurer you mentioned, who has sided with the Mystery faction—Darklord, met with me in this manner. The moment we met, he launched an attack.
Although I had taken some precautions, his power was simply too overwhelming. Faced with such a powerful assault of Mystery force, I ultimately couldn't prevail.
