Man With Super Medical Skill by Matthew

Chapter 2893 Someone Must Step Forward

Once everyone had settled down, Paintaker straightened his patched robe. Then, he clasped his hands and stepped forward, saying, "Respected One, I am Paintaker, a disciple of Kurt from Southcloud Temple. I respectfully request entrance into the mountain." If Matthew had been there, he'd have been taken aback by Paintaker's astonishing transformation. Before, Paintaker avoided violence and wouldn't exploit his sect's reputation like this.

Even Paintaker had yet to notice this change in himself. After Matthew guided him following his failure to protect Lola, Paintaker became better at assessing situations and empathizing with others.

Upon the utterance of those words, a gentle breeze swept through the previously serene forest, accompanied by an otherworldly voice. "Present the Sacred Mountain Stone Token for entry!" The tone was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

A palpable tension filled the air with each word, quickening the pulse and making every breath seem heavier. At that instant, the weight of Mortimer's caution became clear.

A sense of dread tightened as they admired the keeper's dominance. They couldn't shake the fear of what awaited them if they failed to gain entry to the Sacred Mountain, with enemies drawing closer from behind.

everyone, Sasha, who had been silent until then, suddenly stepped forward. Then, she walked

forced her to kneel. At the same time, an otherworldly voice

showed no sign of fear. Instead, she said, "Respected keeper, I am Sasha Cunningham. I come to the Sacred Mountain with no ill intent. My husband,

might still be a chance for their salvation. Otherwise, they could only resign themselves to

to ease. "Are you truly Matthew's wife? If you deceive us, there will be

upon hearing that. She was convinced that her husband must be inside

you,

other party, and the tension in the air dissipated.

Who among you will

Paintaker wasted no time and stepped forward. "Respected

of golden light materialized behind him. It