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I asked, "Is the family head at the main house?"
"Yes," Jane replied.
"And he summoned me?" I muttered.
"That's correct."
I hummed, slightly confused. It was not the summons that troubled me—it was something else.
"Why didn't you visit me after the training camp was completed?" I asked. "I haven't even finished the special trial yet."
"A different collector will contact and talk to the instructors," Jane replied. "There will be no disadvantage for you, Young Master Luan."
"I see." If he insisted so firmly, I had no choice but to accept it.
I nodded. "Why is the family head summoning me?"
"Of course, it is to commend you for your achievements, Young Master Luan."
I remained silent.
"He seemed to be in an unusually good mood," Jane added with a faint smile. "I haven't served under him for long, but I've never seen him like that before. Perhaps you can look forward to it."
***
I followed Jane out of the forest. Truthfully, I wanted to check if Charon and Hector were managing things properly, but it seemed I wouldn't have the time.
I glanced back and remarked, "Sir Assad's barrier has been partially lifted."
"He gave his permission," Jane answered calmly.
And so, after a long time, I returned to the main house. Considering I had spent 100 days training at Spirit Mountain, it truly had been a while. Not that I felt particularly sentimental about it.
I asked, "Are we heading to the fifth floor?"
"No. The family head is currently in the annex."
"The annex?" I echoed. "Where exactly?"
"I will guide you there...
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