This statement, including O'Brien and the other six Tower Masters, made all of them look somewhat unwell. O'Brien said, "Sloan, although the Seal has been temporarily stabilized, you should know how important this time is to us. Going forward, we will continue to stabilize the Seal and will need to make even greater efforts. We in Faran have already announced our closure, and your departure at this time is not good."
A faint cold light flashed in Sloan's eyes. "I have no choice but to leave. O'Brien, I ask you, if Marina were in trouble, would you not go to her rescue?"
O'Brien was taken aback. "Are you saying that your disciple Sura, she…"
Sloan nodded. "Not long ago, I sensed that she was in danger and that something unpredictable had happened to her. Sura is the future heir of the Dark Tower. For the future of Faran, nothing must happen to her. Among the Seven Tower Masters, you and I are the oldest. As you know, we don't have time to mentor another disciple."