"Welcome to the gathering!" As everyone's attention was focused on him, North emerged from the passage behind the banquet hall, looking at the people present with a mild smile on his face.
Hank and the others exchanged glances, revealing a touch of suspicion in their eyes. They had originally thought that North had mysteriously disappeared to break through to become a Grand Wizard.
But now it seemed that this was not the case, as they could not feel that distinct oppressive aura coming from him, meaning North should still be, like them, a third-ring Wizard.
Realizing this, Barbara couldn't help feeling both relieved and annoyed. She didn't care about the occasion and directly interrupted, "North, there are some things you need to explain to us, like where you have been these past few days and when you plan to fulfill the promises you made to us?"
