Caelis immediately remembered that his grandfather had accepted only one disciple. "You're... Sir Dwayne?"
"That's right."
Caelis didn't know how to respond. He had heard countless stories. His grandfather had sacrificed his life to protect his disciple. Not long afterward, his grandmother had also passed away after losing her lifelong mate. Since then, House Valerian had severed all ties with Dwayne and Yvonne.
The couple had disappeared from the world for the past eight years. Apparently... They had chosen to isolate themselves in this remote corner of the Eastern Region, living peacefully as an ordinary family while raising their children.
Caelis knew the North still resented Dwayne. Even he himself had unconsciously inherited part of that resentment. Yet now...
Looking at the Grand Master's warm smile and gentle expression, he found himself unable to hate the man.
Caelis lowered his head politely. "Please forgive me for disturbing your family."
