Beneath the towering spires of the magus tower, one arcane golem after another tirelessly reinforces the defenses of the magus tower.
At the pinnacle of the magus tower, the Mystery Protector leverages his mastery of astrology to continuously predict the challenges he will soon face.
Just as the results of his astrological predictions are about to reveal themselves, the arrival of the Darklord interrupts the Mystery Protector's ongoing divination.
"Do adventurers never learn a bit of courtesy? Wouldn't it be polite to inform me before your visit?"
The tone of the Mystery Protector carried no hint of anger.
It seemed he had already anticipated the arrival of the Darklord to some extent.
"If I had informed you in advance, perhaps you would have chosen not to see me. I don't understand why you have decided not to continue our collaboration? Haven't our previous collaborations been somewhat successful?"
