"Even Master Howler is here. It looks like we'll be leaving empty-handed."

"Plans don't always unfold the way we want."

"I thought we could forge ahead, but now it appears surrendering is our only option."

Everyone shook their heads and let out collective sighs.

Damien's reputation preceded him as one of the top elite in the southwest, and his status seemed unmatched. Despite Dustin being a young grandmaster, everyone thought he would be powerless in the presence of such top-tier individuals