"Your mentor?"
Daniel glanced at the young man, his voice calm yet probing.
If this mentor knew Daniel would eventually come here, then…
They were likely connected to the bear in some way.
"I am Ryze Winterrealm, the Ninth Prince of the Winterrealm royal family," the young man introduced himself. "As for my mentor, his name cannot be spoken here. But if you're willing to meet him, please follow me."
Daniel noticed that ever since Ryze had appeared, the previously terrified and flustered Grand Duke of Winterrealm seemed to have regained his composure, glancing repeatedly at the young prince as if seeking reassurance.
However, Ryze paid no attention to the Grand Duke.
"Is your mentor the ancestor of this bear?"
Daniel asked, voicing his suspicion.
It seemed logical—everything pointed back to Bear Prime.
Upon seeing Ryze, the small bear immediately cried out,
"Ryze, save me!"
