The Dark Curtain Stronghold in Sun Radiance Valley was small. Compared with those in other cities, it had fewer personnel and very scarce resources, yet the old man from that place now occupied the most honored seat.
All along, even Han Shuo had overlooked this man's presence in Sun Radiance Valley. He had only known that the old man cheerfully watched over the shop all day, concealing the Dark Curtain Stronghold inside. He had never expected him to be an elder of Dark Curtain.
Seeing Han Shuo looking at him with shining eyes, the old man smiled and nodded at him. "What, don't you recognize me?"
"No, I just didn't expect to see you here, sir. I'm a little surprised, that's all," Han Shuo answered truthfully.
"Brian, this is Master Sabocas, the previous Five-Day Envoy. Sun Radiance Valley is where Master Sabocas retired, so naturally, that identity wasn't his real one." Candida still looked as sinister as ever, but he stood when introducing him to Han Shuo, clearly showing his respect for Sabocas.
Han Shuo could not sense any elemental aura from Sabocas at all. Startled, he immediately realized that the man was either an ordinary person who knew neither martial techniques nor magic, or a true expert whose strength even he could not discern. Since he could occupy such a seat, he naturally could not be an ordinary person who knew nothing. Han Shuo could already imagine how powerful Sabocas was.
"Greetings, sir!" Han Shuo bowed respectfully and greeted him with a smile.
Sabocas nodded and raised his left hand. Space twisted beside Emily, and a white marble chair identical to theirs landed next to her. Sabocas smiled at Han Shuo. "Have a seat first."
Han Shuo thanked him, walked over to the chair, and sat down right beside