In the daytime, the Star Pool reflected the clear blue sky. Viewed from its banks, it was like a mirror of the heavens.
Unfortunately, the wizards stationed near the Star Pool had no time to admire such breathtaking scenery.
"You're awake?" Inside the observation pavilion, Iron Armor Granny set down the tea leaves she had ground into powder and looked up at Sanders, who had just awakened from sleep.
After opening his eyes, Sanders wore a slightly grave expression, as though lost in thought.
"Your apprentice has gone missing, yet you still had the mood to rest. You even used the Dream Entry Technique to improve your sleep. You really have a big heart—I can't compare." The teasing voice came from nearby. The speaker was a small, gray-haired old man.
In Savage Cave, aside from Sanders' old friend Nis, no one else would dare joke with the Phantom Demon Master.
"Your apprentice was killed, and you're no less unmoved," Sanders replied blandly.
Sanders was referring to Hukedik being killed by Angel. Nis understood, but still appeared entirely unconcerned. "He brought his death upon himself. He was given a chance to live, but couldn't seize it—he has no one to blame but himself. Forget him. Back to Angel: are you really not worried about him at all?"
Sanders pondered for a moment. "Of course I'm worried about him. His situation over there..."
Before he could finish, Sanders suddenly stopped and looked toward the center of the Star Pool. A misty shadow emerged from the ruin passageway, slowly taking the shape of a tall figure beneath the dazzling sunlight.
"Lord Rhein has come out!" It was Feiluo the Firewalker who spoke. Ever since learning that the missing red-haired man was Angel, he had remained in low spirits. News of Lord Rhein's return