From MC's Perspective:
I am currently waiting in the storeroom. I am not sure how long it would take for the elder to arrive. I am confident that with his strength, it will not take long.
But, for some reason, I am not feeling good. Leaving those unnecessary thoughts behind. I continued to wait for him.
Meanwhile,
The crippled old man led the stalker far away from the Capital City. After ensuring that there was no human activity within a hundred miles.
He paused his movements and turned around to face him in mid-air.
A few seconds later, the Wizard appeared, dressed in an overcoat and a pointed hat. When he saw the old man, he came to a stop.
Then he swept his gaze around him, looking for signs of the target. But the old man stood alone. He then examines the space barrier. Seeing that the barrier was intact. He believes that the target is yet to arrive.
But the old man led him here for some reason.