The guards here had been rotated out. Now, they were absolutely loyal to the Pavilion.

“Official Benedict, you have kept the Master waiting. He has instructed that you head straight toward the mountain upon your arrival,” the guard said respectfully.

“Mhm.”

Wearing a composed expression on his face, Benedict strode forward.

Soon, he arrived at the peak of the mountain and saw a wooden house. Two people could be seen there, Helvius and James.

Benedict froze and thought to himself, “Why is he