With a loud ‘thud’ the stone door finally opened fully, and out stepped Gerald…

While his appearance hadn’t changed by much in the past five years, there was a notable change in his temperament. If one had to describe it, he now had the unambiguous aura of a superior.

“Master!” shouted everyone present as they bowed deeply toward him.

Nodding slightly, Gerald then turned to look at the pleased Mila who was unable to hold herself from saying, “You’ve finally returned, Gerald…!”

“Indeed. E