Reginald smiled and asked, "What, do you miss him that much?"

Valerie’s cheeks flushed red. She was usually bold and carefree, yet in front of Reginald, she suddenly felt shy and embarrassed.

Luna, however, spoke decisively. "Yes, we really want to see Andrew. Sir, may I ask, is he safe right now? I am very worried about him, and I really miss him."

Valerie hurried to add, "I… I do too!"

Reginald studied the two of them for a moment. Only when both women felt too awkward and lowered their heads did he finally speak.

He explained, "Andrew won't be coming to the Deadlands. Soon, the entrance to the sacred realm will open. No one can predict how the battle for the sacred realm will go. Andrew's battlefield shouldn't be here because that wouldn't be fair to him. You've already seen those people outside.

"They came here with only one purpose: to invade and plunder. Once the entrance to the sacred realm opens, they'll rush in and seize whatever resources and benefits they can take, no