Since someone had to stay behind to keep an eye on Shelvin, only one of them could be here and appear before him. This meant that there was an 80 percent chance the man from before was probably the second-most superior apprentice out of the five black-robed men and a 20 percent chance that it was the most superior apprentice.

Darius’ expression darkened, and he took in a deep breath. It was apparent from the current situation that something had gone horribly wrong, but at least it could show th