The Author's POV

Stepping into the building, an amazing scene presented itself before my sight.

A sweet fragrance instantly invaded my nostrils as I took a step into the building. The hall was bathed in the hues of nature, a story told in strong browns and forest greens, making one feel close to nature itself. It was the kind of space that let the calm rise and breathe.

Walking around the venue, orcs, elves, dwarves, and humans appeared everywhere. There were even quite a few familiar faces that I had not seen in a while.

Han Yufei for example.

I had not seen him ever since leaving the Lock, and judging from the aura that he gave off, he had gone through quite the improvement over the years.

"Douglas!"

It wasn't even long before we walked into the building that a high-pitched voice sounded in the air. Following which, like a bullet, something shot in Douglas's direction.

"Calm down Monica."

But before the 'thing' could even get close to Douglas, raising his hand, the 'thing' came to an abrupt halt revealing the features of a beautiful girl with orange-colored hair. It was Monica.

Staring at Douglas with her big eyes, she raised her hands and tried to hug him.

But as if there was an invisible in front of her, she was blocked. Stopped her a few meters away from Douglas.

"Oh come on, we haven't seen each other for so long!"

Monica complained as she calmed down. Putting her hands on her lips, she pouted in annoyance. Her reaction prompted a smile to appear on Douglas's face.

He then looked around the hall.

"There is a time and place for that kind of stuff Monica. Now, as you can see is not the right time."

"Hmph."

Monica snorted and turned her head.

"You're still the same as back when I used to teach you."

Douglas merely smiled at her antics. He knew just how she was.

Recalling something, he suddenly asked.

"By the way, I don't see Donna anywhere?"

"Donna?"

"Mhm."

Turning around, Monica squinted her eyes.

"Mhh, she was just here with me. I can't see her anywhere." Looking around for Donna, Monica eventually shrugged her shoulders. "She's probably with Amber, can't seem to see her."

A look of understanding appeared on Douglass's face.

"That's right, I remember. You, Donna, and Amber were inseparable back in the academy days. It's nice that you guys are still so close."

"Well, we see each other a lot less because of w—hm?"

Abruptly halting her words, Monica's head snapped in my direction and our eyes met.

Blinking a couple of times, and cocking her head towards her right and left, her eyes suddenly opened wide.

Raising her hand, she pointed it in my direction.

"Yo—"

"Shhhh."

But before she could say anything, putting his finger on his mouth, Douglas shook his head. Indicating to her to not say anything.

Blinking a couple of times, Monica raised and lowered her hand multiple times before she let out a long breath and calmed herself down.

Then, turning her head towards Douglas, with a curious look on her face, she pointed in our direction, more precisely, mine, and asked.

"So, who are they? New disciples of yours?"

"Well…you can say so."

As he said those words I suddenly felt a tap on my shoulder. Turning my head, I realized it was Douglas.

a smile, he

"At least he is."

I was once your disciple so you can say that I'm their

in front of me, and realizing that she was as tall as my shoulders,

appeared

who was

doesn't look

definitely recognized me, didn't she? I took a step

her hands behind her back, she leaned her body closer

you must be Douglas's

took another

step back I took, she would match my tempo and take a

before she arrived before me and placed her hand on my shoulder. Once

nice to meet

"Ukh."

let out

what's

look on her face. Her hand still pressed on my

in pain. Perhaps Douglas has been

"R…right…"

to reply as the pain in

soon released her grip. With her hands behind her back, she twirled

you're

something softly. It was almost inaudible, but with my now improved hearing, I could make

you…thank you for last

she waved goodbye to Douglas and joined the other

at her disappearing back, I touched my

"That hurt."

mean to seriously injure me. Still hurt

massaging my collar bone, I

seems to care

like it

really? My collar bone says

"Hahaha"

Douglas chuckled slightly.

would've never have expressed her emotions like that. She may be childish, but the only reason why

"If you say so."

told by Douglas to know this. Her expression and words at

at Douglas and my expression turned

matters aside, regarding the

"I have."

solemnly replied back. His voice

brief moment, he turned to look at

although I've done what you've asked of me...I want to ask you to not cross the line. If you cross the line, the consequences would be

my limits. I won't

closer look at me, trying to read my intentions, I stared back at

me. I won't go as far

have half an

A brilliant smile appeared

"Thank you."

bidding goodbye to the others, I

my head and walking through the hall,

lie if I plan on

was promise Douglas that I wouldn't cross the line today, but I never

taking my sweet time

***

disappearing back, Douglas's face turned even more solemn.

"What do you think?"

"He's mind is unstable."

from the side. A similar look to Douglas

in

don't think he will

will do the exact thing he told me he

"No."

Waylan shook his head.

his mind. If we stop him, it'll only aggravate his mind.

"You will?"

he doesn't end up doing something

"That would be ideal."

His

I won't need to worry about him doing anything out