ASTRID blinked, wondering if he was seeing things. But the man remained standing there. There was no mistaking it. This was Valentine Davis, the current number one on the [Star List]. VirtualNet's rules didn't allow anyone to use famous people's likeness at all. And Valentine wasn't just famous, he was extremely well known. Even people living on the most desolate of planets probably knew him. So, the man before him could only be Valentine himself.
But how was this possible? Wulfric had clearly said no one could enter this island without his permission. So why was Valentine here? Did that mean Wulfric had allowed him access? That would imply they knew each other. Was that really the case?
Astrid's confusion must have been written all over his face, because Valentine let out a quiet chuckle.
"Sorry," he said, sounding genuinely amused. "I didn't mean to startle you."
