Moreover, considering that the ship wasn't meant to be used as the base of operations, it was likely that the elder wouldn't return here personally, and there was no risk of being discovered.

Hence, Charlie quickly made up his mind to use a stronger burst of Reiki to clear Heiji's mind, and then mind-bend him again.

Once the mindbending took effect, Charlie asked, "What's the name of the person who told you to remain here?"

"The Lord of the Winter Manor," Heiji promptly replied.

"The Lord of