After hearing Su Yi's request, Kilman quickly came to his senses and turned toward Nine Blades beside him.
Nine Blades was somewhat surprised by Su Yi's request. "Isn't he afraid I'll seize his temple after he invites me inside?"
Kilman smiled. "Mr. Nine Blades, you aren't that kind of person!"
"Besides, sir has exceptionally keen insight."
"I imagine that, since he invited you into the temple, he was probably able to judge your character and position from the few things I told him."
"That's why he invited you so freely."
Nine Blades said with interest, "If someone really possesses that kind of insight, I would very much like to meet this Mr. Gheros."
"Your Highness, Holy Son, you may go ahead. I can follow your light."
Kilman nodded and returned to the temple.
Sitting at the table, Su Yi saw Kilman reappear, accompanied by a gold-armored guard about three meters tall, with a red plume on his helmet.
The instant this guard appeared, Su Yi distinctly sensed a subtle, unusual change throughout the temple's interior.
It seemed to be welcoming the gold-armored guard.
Moreover, even though all he could sense now was the man's Void Abyss Projection...
Su Yi clearly felt an overwhelming pressure from him, far greater than Kilman's.
Looking at him, Su Yi even felt that he was not a person, but a keen blade capable of slicing straight through time and space.
Back inside this temple once again, Nine Blades's eyes beneath his helmet filled with nostalgia.
"The Molten Fire Temple... what a nostalgic sight."
Nine Blades's voice was steeped in nostalgia and memories.
Kilman introduced him with a smile. "Sir, this is Mr. Nine Blades, now the commander of my imperial guard."
"Mr. Nine Blades has helped me a great deal since my return."
Kilman continued,