John, witnessing Albertus's frivolous demeanor, couldn't help but rub his temples in exasperation.
He replied with resignation, "Let's skip the fun. Just dropping me off at the hotel will do."
Had it been any other time, John would have readily joined Albertus for a night out, seeking to revel till dawn.
But now... merely days ago, he had narrowly escaped an attempt on his life by Robert.
The mood for merrymaking was far from him.
For John, the priority lay in quickly bolstering his own strength to at least ensure his personal safety.
The taste of being easily manipulated by others was far from pleasant.
Albertus, oblivious to John's thoughts but noting his lack of enthusiasm, dropped the subject.
It wasn't long before the hovercar carrying John and Albertus arrived at the heart of the Imperial Capital.
