Chapter 677

Chapter 677 He Has Departed It’s truly bewildering! These people are strange, to say the least. Judging by their behavior, it’s as if this bald man is of monumental importance. But what could his identity be?

“Ms. Morris…”

Sylvia, with her delicately arched brows resembling willow branches, was lost in contemplation when suddenly, Gary interrupted her thoughts with an apologetic tone, “I’m terribly sorry for the interruption, but there’s something you need to understand. When it comes to Emrys, I’m afraid I’m out of my depth.

I simply don’t have the influence to intervene.”

A rueful smile appeared on Gary’s face, revealing his inner turmoil.

Sylvia’s striking eyes sharpened, her suspicions growing deeper. She asked, “And why is that?”

”

“Well, you see… Gary hesitated, gathering his thoughts before explaining, “Perhaps you’re not fully aware of Abel’s revered status within our Crimson Sun Sect. He’s the tower guard of the Crimson Sun Tower, a figure whose authority surpasses even that of our sect leader.”

“He was the sole mentor to Emrys, making Emrys his only direct disciple. Therefore, if Emrys were to make a mistake, it wouldn’t be my place to address it,” Gary interjected, preemptively stopping Sylvia’s train of thought. He was concerned that if she continued to piece things together, she might inadvertently uncover the truth about the inheritor of Azure King’s will.

At that point, it would be impossible to hide Emrys’s true background.

As for Abel, he was conveniently portrayed as the scapegoat, a fabricated culprit to take the blame.

“Yet Mr. Fleming, didn’t you just assert that regardless of whether this bald man was directly mentored by Abel, you would discipline him without hesitation? Are you implying that you’ve only just become aware of Abel’s role as the tower guard?”

Sylvia’s tone was filled with skepticism, clearly doubting the elder’s explanation.

Gary must have known about Abel’s identity as the tower guard for a long time.

Considering Abel’s well–established prestige, the moment it was speculated that Emrys was Abel’s disciple, Gary should have clarified his lack of authority over Emrys instead of Chapter 677 He Has Departed 1 52% 16:28 01:39:905 issuing that unwavering admonition.

The change in Gary’s stance seemed to be influenced by a whisper from a female elder, indicating that Abel’s influence was not the reason behind it.

Sylvia quickly pieced together the puzzle, and her skepticism about Emrys’s true identity only grew stronger.

A droplet of sweat slid down Gary’s forehead as he realized that this young woman was not easily deceived.

With a nuanced voice, Pamela interjected, “Since this young lady is so eager to uncover the truth, I suppose there’s no harm in sharing. The truth is, our Abel… has passed away.”

He’s passed away? What does that mean?

Sylvia was visibly shocked.

How does Abel’s death relate to the current situation?

Pamela’s expression was filled with deep sorrow as she explained, “Abel dedicated his life to guarding the Crimson Sun Tower. Only in his final years did he choose Emrys as his sole disciple, which was quite unexpected. We later realized that Abel’s decision to mentor a successor was due to his knowledge of his impending death. He sought a worthy individual to carry on his legacy.”

She continued, “Before his passing, Abel had instructed our sect leader to protect Emrys. Abel, with his unwavering dedication, guarded the Crimson Sun Tower throughout his entire life. He remains a figure of utmost admiration within the sect. Now, with Abel gone and Emrys as his only direct disciple, we no longer have the right to reprimand him for any wrongdoing, if there was any. The matter now solely rests in the hands of the sect leader.”

Pamela’s delivery was filled with profound emotion.

She suggested that any controversial issues could be conveniently postponed to the sect leader, thus avoiding personal complications.

In reality, her words contained no falsehood.

Abel had indeed left.

However, his departure was not to the afterlife but beyond Mount Kushburn, seeking new experiences after a lifetime of guardianship.

Chapter 677 He Has Departed 52% 16:28 01:39 27 39-27 After fulfilling his duty and encountering a significant opportunity, he felt free to explore beyond his previous boundaries.

The interpretation of “departure” was now up to Sylvia.

Internally, Gary praised Pamela’s perceptiveness, marveling at her ability for skillful manipulation. It’s no wonder she is considered the most perceptive elder within the Crimson Sun Sect. Her strategy is truly masterful.

When in a difficult situation, defer to the sect leader!

Echoing Pamela’s reasoning, Gary added, “That’s basically the main idea. The news of Abel’s departure is known to very few within the Crimson Sun Sect, and I myself had only recently discovered it.”