The stranger's eyes shone as he looked at Kieran's figure.
"I've seen a lot of energy, but his own… it's different, it's fierce… excess potential! I must get him to join the Nelkons. Finally, I'll be able to prove the worth of my ability! And still gain rewards from the family… And the young lad will be indebted to me for adding him to the family," the recruiter could visualize his life after he recruited Kieran into the faction.
As they neared the main entrance of the AFO, their path was suddenly blocked by a figure.
A black-haired man, wrapped in a cape that added an air of mystery to his looks—even his sudden appearance was quite inconspicuous.
"Hold it there, young lad. Orion's light has reached you today, you should be proud," the man said, his voice steaming with arrogance and pride.
Jacob looked at the figure with a frown.
It seemed some of the awakened had forgotten that they all held ranks in their respective factions.
