Koda was taken aback. Then, his expression turned strange. "So he's your son, Mr. Thornton?"

He chuckled awkwardly and added, "Looks like I misjudged earlier. I never expected a man of your reputation to have a son who is so… well, unique. Come on in, all of you."

Only then were the group allowed to step into Koda's territory.

Andrew scanned the area and realized Koda had taken over a mountain ridge surrounded by cliffs on three sides.

It was not large, but it was absolutely a strategic