"I'm not so sure. They've come all the way to my abode as 'guests'."
In response to Moon Carver's speculation, Cloud Retainer voiced her suspicions.
In any case, for that girl to suddenly and inexplicably appear here, there is certainly some purpose behind it. More importantly, the Lord never explicitly said that those people from 'that place' were here as guests.
"Hmm, that does make some sense. But since the Lord hasn't said anything, it must be…"
"Must be what? That it must not be a big deal?"
Before Moon Carver could finish speaking, Cloud Retainer cut him off directly.
She knew what he was thinking, but she still wanted to investigate the truth of the matter.
"Then… should I go ask the Lord?"
After some thought, Moon Carver decided to go ask the Lord to see what the situation truly was.
Although Cloud Retainer had already indicated that the Lord didn't wish to say anything, now, with things as they were, he could only try again.
"The Lord has already said that we will naturally find out later."
Instead of answering Moon Carver directly, Cloud Retainer simply repeated what the Lord had said before.
In truth, she was very conflicted. On one hand, she truly wanted to ask the Lord exactly what this matter they would find out about later referred to. On the other hand, the Lord had already said they would find out, so asking again would be inappropriate. In short, she was truly torn.
"In that case, we should just wait patiently…"
"No!"
Before Moon Carver could finish speaking, Cloud Retainer interrupted him again.
Moon Carver: "…"
Looking at Cloud Retainer before him, her thoughts unreadable, Moon Carver was truly at a loss for words; he could not fathom what she was thinking.
Waiting is not an option, and asking is not an option. So what are they supposed to do?
Just keep discussing it among themselves here?
"Master, Moon Carver, may I ask what has happened?"
At this moment, Shenhe, who had been standing to the side, couldn't help but speak up.
Until now, she was still unclear on the situation. Even though she had already met those people, it was still the case.
Therefore, upon seeing her master and Moon Carver continuously discussing this topic, she couldn't resist asking.
"You shouldn't get involved in this matter. You must be tired after being down the mountain for so long; you should go and rest for a while."
Not wanting Shenhe to get involved, Cloud Retainer sent her away to rest.
Regardless, it was best for Shenhe not to know the identities of those people who came from 'that place'. And as for matters related to them, that was even more true.
Although they themselves didn't even know what this matter was about, Shenhe absolutely could not be involved.
"...Yes, Master. I will go and rest then. And Moon Carver, I shall take my leave to rest."
Seeing her master speak this way, Shenhe had no choice but to quietly walk away.
In truth, she hadn't been down the mountain for long at all, making it impossible for her to be tired.
"Yes, go on."
After watching Shenhe leave, Moon Carver once again focused his gaze on Cloud Retainer.
He knew that with Shenhe gone, Cloud Retainer would most likely reveal her plan.
"I intend to find the other adepti to discuss this matter, and then we will choose one among them to represent us and ask the Lord."
Also pulling her gaze away from Shenhe's retreating figure, Cloud Retainer slowly stated her plan.
Since she couldn't get an answer by herself, she would gather more adepti to try.
More importantly, when she had just gone to inquire with the other adepti, they had all expressed a desire to understand the situation as well. So, she came up with this plan.
If this still didn't work, then she would be out of options and could only wait quietly, just as Moon Carver had suggested earlier.
"That's not a bad idea. But who do you plan to have ask the Lord?"
Moon Carver thought Cloud Retainer's plan was a good one; he was just curious as to who would represent the adepti.
"Didn't you just say you wanted to ask the Lord? Then I'll leave it to you."
Since she had already asked once before, this time Cloud Retainer intended to have Moon Carver go and inquire. After all, he had just expressed his desire to ask, so he was clearly the suitable choice.
"That works as well. Then let's go and inform the other adepti of the situation now." Nodding, Moon Carver quickly agreed, as he had intended to go and ask himself anyway.
"Then let's go."
As soon as Cloud Retainer's voice fell, both of them vanished on the spot.
And just after the two of them left, Shenhe walked out of the adeptus's abode.
She had walked very slowly when she went to "rest," so she had overheard some of the conversation between her master and Moon Carver.
Master and Moon Carver have left…
Then I should go down the mountain one more time…
With this thought, Shenhe's figure also quickly disappeared from the spot.
Because her previous encounter had made Shenhe feel that Kiana seemed approachable, she planned to go and ask about the situation again.
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