The Plot

"Though, what are you doing here?"

While running his finger through his hair, Xie Yang questioned Leader Ye with a flicker of curiosity flashing in his eyes.

He was glad to have him in these harsh times, but, in all honestly, he was surprised to see him here.

'What was he doing here?'

'Why did he come here?'

'Why did he look troubled, as if he had done something wrong or messed up?'

Xie Yang had a lot of things bugging him.

"It's a long story."

A single sentence came out of Leader Ye's mouth.

"Explain it to me as we walk."

A short time later, while they were heading out of the golden woodland, Leader Ye explained his side of the story to his young master.

"While I was in the capital, the Emperor summoned me. I met up with him in the royal court, and he rewarded the title of Gallant Knights onto you and me and named a few things to you too to show his stance. He cherishes talent and is willing to support you in achieving greater heights.