Watching Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro and Hoya agree to the matter the moment they spoke, Elam swallowed the words that had reached his lips.
"Good. With your assurances, I can leave this matter to you with peace of mind," Imu said in a deep voice, shrouded in hazy light.
"However, if all five of you act together to deal with one brat, word of it getting out would damage the Five Elders' reputation. People would think I have no one capable beneath me."
"So, I hope you will leave someone here to stand guard, lest those skulking rats come here to make trouble and force me to act personally."
Faced with Imu's demand, the expressions of the Five Elders changed. Elam, their leader, spoke first. "Lord Imu, you are right. We were too careless."
"Besides, he is merely a brat who has just gone through a life-or-death battle and exposed all his trump cards. Now is the best time to strike."
"I will have Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro, Hoya, and Gelai make the trip personally. With the three of them acting, bringing back that brat who has finally shown his true colors will be effortless."
"Yes, Lord Imu, rest assured!" Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro replied hurriedly.
Hoya and Gelai, who remained, also nodded in agreement.
"Good. Since you are so confident, I shall await your good news in the Supreme Temple. I hope you can complete the mission as soon as possible." Imu's voice returned to its detached calm.
After saying that, the figure within the golden pillar of light scattered like fluorescence and vanished into the heavens and earth.
As they watched the figure disappear without a trace, the Five Elders kneeling on the ground secretly breathed sighs of relief.
They subconsciously exchanged glances.
"Elam, it seems the matters