Eerie Voyage

After hearing Rogue's words, the other party immediately replied, saying he would notify Yagony at once.

Before long, Rogue received a response from Yagony.

Rogue did not waste words and went straight to the point, asking about Ryan's whereabouts.

When Yagony heard Rogue mention Ryan, he fell silent for a while.

"Candle Keeper, may I ask why you are inquiring about his whereabouts?"

Clearly, Ryan—or rather, the soul of the Yasum chieftain within him—had an extraordinary relationship with Bonfire.

Otherwise, given Yagony's usual way of doing things, he would not even have asked that question.

Rogue did not intend to hide anything either and directly told him about Li Miao and the others, as well as their intentions.

After hearing this, Yagony fell silent again, seemingly pondering for quite some time.

"...Candle Keeper, Ryan is no ordinary Firewood Collector. His existence is quite important to Bonfire."

Though he did not say it outright, Yagony's meaning was obvious. He did not want Candlefire interfering in this matter.

If Candlefire insisted on intervening, it could naturally affect the relationship between the two sides.

But.

Since Rogue had decided to do this, he would never hesitate or look back.

"Is that your answer?"

"Fine. I'll look for him myself."

Rogue nodded and prepared to cut off the conversation.

"Wait."

But Yagony called out to stop him.

"...Candle Keeper."

"I don't understand."

"Candlefire is one of the hopes for rekindling the world."

"And you are its representative and helmsman, bearing the world's future and shouldering a heavy responsibility."

"The warriors under your command were born because of Candlefire. Fighting for their faith is naturally their inborn mission."

"If that is the case, then why would you agree to such an unreasonable request?"

Yagony's voice was filled with deep confusion.

He had already made his