"Velen? What are you doing here?"
Seeing Velen appear in front of him, Kidd couldn't help but get excited, stepping forward with glowing eyes.
"What else could I be here for?"
"Obviously, I heard you were living in misery out here, so I came to pull you out of the flames and rescue you from your torment!"
Before Velen could elaborate, someone nearby finally couldn't hold back any longer.
"Hey, have you two forgotten I'm standing right here?" Lucas interjected, his face dark and voice dripping with sarcasm.
"Fat Bro, who's this guy?" Velen turned to Kidd, raising an eyebrow in confusion.
"Oh, Velen bro, that's Lucas—he's the Grand Senator of our Holy Light Temple."
"Ever since I became a Judgment Swordman, Lucas has been the one guiding me, helping me grow stronger."
Noticing Lucas's expression getting darker by the second, Kidd hurriedly gave a respectful and quick explanation.
Velen nodded in understanding, then suddenly asked his system:
