'What?'
Ajax was once again surprised to hear Zaglanath's words as he asked, "Did he leave the organization just to take me as your personal disciple?"
"That was just one of the reasons."
Zaglanath nodded his head as he replied, "Originally, he was planning to leave the organization for the right time and maybe he felt it was finally the right time to leave after seeing who knows what."
Zaglanath shrugged as he was still clueless regarding the reason behind why Mostror took Ajax as his personal disciple after so many years.
"I see."
Ajax felt a little relieved to hear that the old man had other reasons to leave the organization.
"Nevertheless, I hope you don't disappoint Uncle Mostror as he has already gone through a lot in the past. If possible, try to achieve the goals he set for you in time and make him happy."
Zaglanath requested Ajax to finish the tasks set by Mostror in a low voice.
"I will do that."
Ajax nodded his head and he knew exactly what he had to do.
'As long as I cultivate the 'Blessed refining technique', he will definitely be happy.'
This was the thought in Ajax's mind after hearing to Zaglanath's words.
"Okay then. You might be late to pass the barrier. You can leave now."
After hearing the confirmation from Ajax, Zaglanath felt a little relieved as he nodded his head.
Since the barrier between the two provinces would be opened only for a second, Zaglanath didn't want Ajax to miss that. So, he asked Ajax to go.
"I will come back after the contest."
Ajax also knew what Zaglanath was thinking but Ajax was not worried much about it because he has the ability to pass through the barriers between the provinces.
Nevertheless, Ajax nodded his head and left the cave as he was planning to join others.
Ajax answered while asking about their location.
'We are currently in the Mercenary guild and we are waiting for you.'
Darbaudr' voice continued, 'Since you are in the Cursed wilderness, we will come to you as the barrier to the other province was exactly on the border of the middle section and the inner section of the cursed wilderness. Just go there and wait for us. I will guide the others to your location using the spirit sense.'
Not only Ajax and Darbaudr could communicate over long distances, but they could also even sense each other's location. So, the barbarian said that he would guide others to the place where Ajax was at the border between the two sections.
The border between the two sections was very big and it would definitely take some time for the others to search for Ajax without Darbaudr's help.
'Okay. I will leave now.'
Nodding his head, Ajax disconnected the communication with Darbaudr.
'Since I am closer to the border between the two sections, should I go and visit Sister Keshe and Princess Daphne.'
A few weeks back, Ajax sent Princess Daphne and the old man Lin to stay in Geron's territory that was currently maintained by his brother Ceru. So, he thought of checking on them.
"Swoosh"
With that decision in his mind, Ajax didn't waste any time as he went to Geron's territory.
Actually, the entire middle section of the cursed wilderness was Geron's territory. So, it didn't take much time for Ajax to reach the place where Keshe lives.
"Benefactor Ajax, welcome."
One of the guardians saw Ajax from a distance and welcomed him with a polite smile.
Who doesn't know about Benefactor Ajax? Not only did he help save their princess but gave some gifts that allowed a few of the young talented spirit beasts in their territory to re-cultivate into humans.
So, everyone was respectful to Ajax and even bowed to him as he walked to the tree that Keshe lives.
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