"However, even with the help of the family guards, breaking through the strange Force Field covering the area and the intact Seal God Statue took us more than half a day.
By the time everything was over and we left the cave, night had already fallen on the island."
"There was a reason why the people who had lived on the island for generations dared not leave the towns at night.
After nightfall, the island's strange Force Field became extraordinarily active, its intensity increasing by more than a level.
At the same time, once night fell, the most powerful Mutated Magical Beasts would emerge among the island's ancient mountains with the coming darkness.
Only after my guards and I severely injured two or three Mutated Magical Beasts capable of briefly contending with an Eighth Rank under the cover of night did we finally break out of the mountains."
"..."
Listening to Evan's account, Anvis opened his mouth slightly in 'amazement,' as if he were astonished by the dangers Evan had encountered during his journey.
"...Although the journey itself was far from peaceful, the result was ultimately gratifying."
As if sensing something, Evan suddenly smiled and waved his hand.
The transparent isolation barrier abruptly darkened, becoming opaque and cutting off Anvis's line of sight.
Anvis keenly noticed that, in that instant, although Evan was smiling, his gaze had become strange.
Though it was only a fleeting glance, his powerful Spiritual Power still allowed him to distinguish the emotions in Evan's eyes.
They seemed to be infatuation, and jealousy—
"Unfortunately, dear Anvis, I still have some matters to attend to.
If you do not mind, I will have my butler show you around my city in my place."
After leaving the Magic High Tower, Evan spoke with a regretful expression, as if