At the Mercenary City Teleportation Portal
The portal flashed, and two figures emerged—a vixen-like lady and an old man. Anyone familiar with the pair would recognize them as Alya and Elder Shaw, who had come to protect Draco.
Elder Shaw had personally volunteered for the task. As one of the Supreme Elders, his decision surprised many but also reassured them that Draco would remain unharmed.
"Grandfather, do you really have to come along?" Alya pouted at the old man.
"Hmph, if I didn't come, how would you protect yourself? Don't think I haven't noticed your strength dwindling these days. But now that you've regained it, your aura has grown so much that even I feel a sense of danger from you," Elder Shaw said with a smile.
"Don't worry, I won't interfere with the opportunities you encounter. But I must protect you—you're my only family," he added with a bitter smile, gently patting Alya on the head.
