Aldrian, already wearing his mask, raised his eyebrows the moment the Spirit Ancestor suddenly dropped to her knees and said something like that. As for the others, they were truly shocked beyond words. Even the Spirit Ancestor's retainer and guardian could not hide their shock. This was the first time the Spirit Ancestor had ever acted like this in front of someone.
"Elder!" Her retainer and guardian stepped forward to touch the Spirit Ancestor to see if there was something wrong with her. Yet they sensed nothing unusual, and the Spirit Ancestor still remained firmly on her knees.
They then turned their heads toward Aldrian, staring at the figure who had made their elder act in such a way. Had he done something to her without their knowledge?
Aldrian stepped forward as well and touched the Spirit Ancestor's shoulder, intending to help her stand. He felt bad seeing an old woman kneeling like this, even though it had been her own choice.
