Chapter 188
"I wonder why."
The blond youth frowned slightly, as if he wanted a clear answer from the other party.
"Not so much why."
Finn shook his head, immediately rejecting the other's request.
At that moment, the old patriarch interjected, "Don't ask. Since Finn won't let you go, just stay here. Don't forget—the demon faction situation isn't truly over. Any day now, it could sweep through again."
The matter of the demon faction had long been a thorn in the side of their celestial order. Until it was eradicated, they would always feel the pain of its looming threat.
"Father..."
The blond young man opened his mouth to refute but was cut off by the old patriarch raising his hand.
"Enough. I've made my decision. You may go."
Seeing this, the young man reluctantly gave up. He cast one last deep glance at Finn, who sat motionless in the chair, eyes fixed ahead, then turned and left the room.
Only after the youth had exited did the old patriarch soften his expression. His face changed to one of kind regard, and he raised his hand toward Finn. "I apologize for his conduct earlier."