As soon as Sol emerged from the Lost Corridor, he took one last look at Miduo, whom he had planted there, then followed Luo Ye to the Ultra-Long Distance Teleportation Array.
Afterward, Luo Ye did not return to Stat Continent with Sol. Instead, Lia drove Sol back.
"We've entered Stat Continent, Lord Sol," Lia said cheerfully as she drove. "But this is Dwarf Valley, so we can't..."
Sol suddenly climbed out of the carriage and rested one hand on Lia's shoulder. "Lia, be careful on your way back."
Lia's face flushed, but the color quickly faded. "Lord Sol..."
"You've done a lot for me, but you may have lost the Judgment Court's trust because of it."
Lia pressed her lips together, though she didn't seem to mind.
Sol kept a hand on her shoulder, preventing her from turning around. "If that happens, are you still willing to work for me?"
Lia's heart jolted. Feeling the strength in Sol's arm, she gripped the reins so tightly that her knuckles turned white.
She didn't answer right away, afraid it would make her seem insincere. Only after the carriage had rolled a few more meters did Lia reply firmly, "I'm always at your service, my lord."
Sol kept his eyes narrowed as he watched the Fate Line emerging above Lia's head nod vigorously at him.
"Good." Sol released her shoulder. "Once you're back, apply as soon as possible for a position caring for Miduo. The job won't involve many secrets, so you should be able to get it."
Lia nodded repeatedly.
"Then keep an eye on Black Flame Emperor Ailuo's movements. If he visits Eternal Night again, tell Miduo or Alexandra immediately."
Lia was taken aback. She hadn't expected Sol to ask her to keep tabs on Emperor Ailuo. Still, she nodded. "Is