[Bonus chapter]Lilly's departure (2)

The barrier vanished, and Ashton stood up and bowed toward Lilly. Not only he but Esther, Amelia and others also stood up and bowed. Max's expression became strange as he thought, 'Why are they bowing to Lilly?'

He reflexively looked toward Lilly, who was also looking at Ashton and others with a panicked expression. Just as she wanted to ask why were they bowing to her, she heard Ashton speak while bowing, "We greet you, senior."

'Senior?' Lilly heard this and was confused and looked back and immediately realised that they weren't bowing to her but to the person standing behind her. Max's expression froze the moment he looked toward Lilly.

At some point of time, the white haired woman had appeared behind Lilly without them knowing. Max stared at dumbly and when he thought what would have happened if she was their enemy?