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The darkness of the forest is thickening. The tall trees, which were masked by shadows, towered over the five people who were silently standing on the darkest side of the forest. They almost blended in and camouflaged themselves as they remained quiet despite discussing something.

"Master, let's teleport."

"How about Ernesto?"

Ndulou tightened his grip on Lucas' shoulder. The four of them are still hiding in the trees near the capital's gate.

"Young Master Watson, can you do it stealthily? Don't attract whoever the ones above."

"That's impossible. That brat doesn't know what stealthily was." Lisa finally spoke up. She hasn't forgotten yet the way Watson broke his promise.

"That smile of yours makes me anxious. We cannot leave Ernesto to him." Ndulou agreed with Lisa's statement. He noticed the slight twitching of Watson's lips, which were working hard not to turn into a smile.