James was puzzled by their conversation.

He looked at Quintina, who was standing in front of some guards from the Ancient Clan, and thought to himself, ‘Could she also be a Welkin Academy disciple?’

“Sir Yoan, this way, please.”

Quintina made a welcoming gesture, beckoning Yoan to enter.

Yoan nodded, turned to James, and said, “Let’s go inside first.”

Quintina led James and Yoan into the Ancient Clan’s domain. There was a towering mountain range in front of them, but as they advanced, they