Darryl was furious. Just as he was about to speak, a voice came from the door.

“Master Darby, our Master is inviting you and Dax to dine with him in the main hall.”

“I’ll be right there,” Darryl replied.

Darryl took a deep breath. He looked at Megan and explained, “I admit, Chester and I are close. I’ll admit that I am also a Hall Master of the Eternal Life Palace, but we never did any evil or harm anyone. We lived an honest life. You’ll sleep here tonight. You’ll take the bed, and I’ll take