Forbidden Island
Then, I brought the Zero Puppet to the mansion. I instructed him to go to the control room to monitor the situation outside.
Swoosh!
The Zero Puppet, in the form of red smoke, left the place.
Next, I summoned the members; it was time to brief them. Otto, Patrick, Hank, and the old man Rock appeared, followed by Lady Caitlin, who entered the hall.
Everyone then sat in their respective chairs. I saw their grim expressions. Even the always calm and composed Lady Caitlin looked rather serious right now.
I figured it out, both Magic Lords had not been the same ever since they heard the words "Elder-Level Powerhouse."
Decades of experience had conditioned them to be cautious. I was the only one dealing with the situation like any other mission.
"Ahem," I cleared my throat to get everyone's attention.
Everyone's gaze fell on me the next second.
"I'm inside the forbidden island right now, and I have captured one of their border posts," I said to them.
Gasp!
