Candle Night

"Lord Yazdi, best of luck; I hope you gain the victory over this ruin," I said to the middle-aged man before turning to another man of the same age. "Lord Sasha, thank you for protecting me for the past few days," I said to my new bodyguard, who came after Lady Yui.

"It was my pleasure, Grandmaster," He replied; I nodded at both of them the last time before turning back and stepping into the teleportation gate.

I would have liked to stay in this ruin for some more time, but my time is up. There are big responsibilities waiting back on the mainland.

Thud!

"Welcome back to Pyramid, Grandmaster," said the familiar voice, "Hazel, you shouldn't have to come to greet me," I said and turned other women beside her,