Christopher said, "Years ago, you invited me to seal that boy's energy core and planted this seed of trouble. But I've been watching all these years for how this consequence would manifest. Now, although the full karmic retribution hasn't completely surfaced yet, I'm taking precautions and preparing to personally settle this debt."

Guillermo snorted. "Andrew has most likely already left Holtrien and entered the outer territories."

Christopher shook his head. "To me, it makes no difference. The