Chapter 142: Seen Through To The Essence

Indeed, Benjamin had been acting. Hadn't Dermot been trying to gauge him as well?

After all, Benjamin was part of the Dragon Guardians, a target with a bounty set by the head of the Moonlight Religious Sect. Perhaps because of a debt owed to Elder Byner, Dermot had dared to offer a clandestine entrance to the Sect's assembly.

Yet, this was undeniably risky for them both. If their actions were discovered, given the temperament of the Sect leader, dire consequences awaited.

That's probably why Dermot crafted that tale to diplomatically decline Benjamin's request, all while gauging his reaction.

Seeing Benjamin's direct refusal, Dermot viewed him in a new light.

"He truly lives up to his reputation as a top figure of the Dragon Guardians. Regrettably, times have changed. One man's strength can't alter the entire situation."

Dermot pondered: "Why would that venerable person risk revealing the identity of the lady at such a sensitive time? If exposed, even she may not escape misfortune."

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