Chapter 1304

“Master...”

“I’m fine,” I grumbled.

“Deek!”

Lord Duran’s voice caused me to look back, only then realizing I was already halfway to the door. Our eyes met for a moment.

“I have things to do,” I responded.

“She warned you not to go, boy,” Pait spoke up, seemingly somewhat relaxed.

“As if I wouldn’t.”

“It’ll be dangerous.”

“I’ve experienced danger before.”

“How will you start?”

I knew what Pait was doing. He was trying to make me think. I was acting on pure impulse, and if I left like that I might act unreasonably. As much as I hated to admit it, he knew me pretty well. I took in a deep breath and tried to calm myself.

“I’ll go to Gram’s Passage. The place runs deep.”

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“It’ll be a start.”

“The journey could take weeks, even months. Are you going to leave Chalm unprotected during that time?”

I opened my mouth and then closed it again. Even if Gram brought me to the bottom of his dungeon, how deep was the Deep anyway? Her imager came up into his Passage after going through an impossible journey. If I ended up spending weeks traveling down there, it could be too late. Although every part of my body burned with impatience, I had to tell myself to relax. I closed my eyes this time and took a few deep breaths.

“Welcome.”

“Who are you? Eh... are-aren’t you princess Alysia?”

“Y-yeah... Master took me as well.”

“This is preposterous!”

“Just calm down.” I sighed. “I’m just keeping you around for assistance. I’ll return you once this is all over.”

“What? Where are you? Deek? I don’t even have any of my things!”

“Thank you for all of your assistance.” I bowed to Lord Duran.”

“Are you ignoring me? He’s ignoring me!”

“I apologize.” Alysia tried to smooth things over.

“It’s fine. I’ll be leaving myself.” Lord Duran. “I promise I’ll still take you to the border, when we both return.”

“Yes, I hope you luck with your, um... meet.”

“And good luck in the Deep.”

We shook hands. It was pleasant when everyone wasn’t your enemy.

“Oh, one more thing. There is a maid of Paits. She should pack up his things and meet me...”

A short time later, Dav appeared in the soul world. “Eh? Where did I go?”

Pait didn’t answer. He was too busy pouting in a corner.