That old man was Leonie!
Smiling at Uchiha Madara and the others, he said, "You must all be exhausted... I'm Leonie. I've been waiting here for you for a very long time."
When Forte saw Leonie, tears welled up in his eyes!
"Grandpa Leonie, my grandfather McBain was the one who wanted to see you most. But now, to protect the whole world, he's working hard in Witluna to find Biorarium! He wanted to see you more than anyone, but for this world, he gave up his chance to meet you!"
Leonie smiled. "Oh my, I never expected to have such a devoted fan of my music in Witluna. He's quite an extraordinary old grandfather too. Come in. I don't have much to offer you here. In all of Evernight Land, only this place can grow anything at all because I added my barrier. I'll make some black tea—it's nothing much, but please accept it."
Uchiha Madara stepped forward as well, cupped his fist in his hand, and said, "Mr. Leonie, the safety of all Gagharv rests in your hands. We have come here hoping that you might offer us some guidance."
Leonie smiled as he looked over the group. "I will certainly do my best. This is not merely Gagharv's problem—it is also Otherworld's problem. Whatever use you may have for me, I will give it my all..."
The group sat down inside Leonie's cottage. Leonie said, "Mr. Uchiha Madara, you said that the Dark Sun has now risen in the lower world?"
Uchiha Madara nodded. "Yes... But Mr. Leonie, do you refer to Gagharv as the lower world?"
Leonie burst into laughter. "Haha, I've lived in Otherworld for so long that I've come to think of myself as one of its people... After all, nearly fifty years have