The feeling of meeting an old friend in a foreign land was hard to put into words. For Luna and the other three, it brought both relief and quiet excitement.

Valerie asked, "Conrad, what are you doing here? And where is Mr. Lloyd Senior?"

Conrad had a buzz cut and looked sharp and capable. He no longer resembled the pampered scion of the Cunningham family from before.

He replied, "Mr. Lloyd Senior is currently working with other major figures to open the passage into the Veiled Paradise. He can't step away, so he ordered me to come meet you."

The four of them were instantly energized.

Kyrie could not wait and blurted out, "So the entrance to the Veiled Paradise has really been found?"

Conrad gave a light hum in response and took the lead. His pace was extremely fast as he guided the group swiftly across the wasteland.

Luna followed closely behind, saying, "Conrad, you've gotten thinner during this time. Since you left Holtrien and the Cunningham family, have you been staying wi