"Master Zuck, you may leave now and call in Heartfeather." After the dead eunuch left, King Higgins also signaled for Yusuf Zuck to depart, his eyebrows knotted in thought.
Yusuf Zuck nodded and strode out. In fact, he had a faint idea of what the elders intended to do, but it was none of his business, and he had even begun to plan his departure.
Indeed, since he had obtained the Elixir and had a way to control the Demon Cultivator, staying under King Higgins' command was not a wise choice.
Of course, he stayed to gain advantages from King Higgins, and now that he had what he wanted, why not return to Capital City, pick up Ruth Wilcox and Ember Vance, and go anywhere in the world?
The winds of change were sweeping Capital City, a place of danger and intrigue. No matter how capable he was, he feared falling here.