Kamar-Taj!
Kaecilius, the senior disciple, sat before The Ancient One and said respectfully, "Master, you're back."
"Mm."
The Ancient One nodded and placed tea leaves into a cup to brew. Though she had just returned from outside, there was not a speck of dust on her. She was as elegant as ever.
The fact that The Ancient One had allowed Andrew into Earth had been spread by a certain Demon King. Under that Demon King's guidance, the Demon Kings and Outer Gods believed something had gone wrong with The Ancient One. They began to stir, constantly making small moves, such as having their followers summon projections of them.
Naturally, The Ancient One did not indulge those Demon Kings. She cut off all their tendrils. Seeing that she was still the same as before, without the slightest change, the Demon Kings immediately backed down and gave a certain Demon King's projection a beating while they were at it.
"Master."
Kaecilius got straight to the point. "I've been observing that Demon King this whole time. He does have principles. To protect his contractors, he was even willing to give up the chance to obtain more souls.
"The problem is that I don't know whether he's putting on an act. If he is, once he grows stronger, he'll definitely turn on us—turn on Earth.
"Even if he isn't, people can change. Master, I think letting that Demon King into Earth is too dangerous. The Demon King of Hell cannot be trusted."
"He isn't acting, but people do indeed change."
The Ancient One gave Kaecilius a deep look and said, "The problem is, we must do this."
Kaecilius was astonished. "We must? Master, has something happened to Earth?"
The Ancient One did not answer. She said, "Kaecilius, it is right to adhere to principles,