Adrian was ready to follow them immediately. However, another elder beside him spoke at that moment. "Elias, is it appropriate for you to do this?"

Elias frowned slightly. "What's the issue here?"

The other elder continued. "Elias, no matter how remarkable Adrian is, he is just an apprentice of our faction. Is it necessary to reveal so much to an apprentice?"

"This statement is incorrect!"

Before Elias could respond, another figure emerged from the darkness. As everyone looked over, they wer