At the foot of Mount Lourneau, Andrew and Valerie found a restaurant to grab a bite.

"I don't want you to go!" Listlessly poking at her food, Valerie looked completely dejected.

Andrew finished everything on his plate and smiled. "Don't worry. I'm just going overseas, not disappearing forever. Valerie, be reasonable. Right now, I have important things I need to take care of. First, there's my father's safety and whereabouts. I have to make the trip to the Dark Clans' main stronghold.

"Second, there's my mother's connection to The Veiled Faction. I need to investigate this ancient hidden organization and confirm whether she is still alive."

Tears welled up in Valerie's eyes. "Then wouldn't it be better if I went with you? Andrew, I came out here with you, and along the way, I didn't care about any hardship. But in the end, you're leaving me behind in Holtrien and sailing across the ocean! When will I see you again?"

Andrew fell silent. He honestly did not know when they would meet