Chapter 96. Radiant Circle Meeting

Eryndor’s POV

“I’m sorry to say that, back then my goals didn’t include being a Radiant Circle member,” I admitted, looking each guard in the eye as I spoke. “If I had joined the Radiant Circle, I would have lost the freedom to explore the world. I couldn’t have gone anywhere if I’d been stuck here. As a hunter, I despised the old traditions of the Sun Order. Radiant Circle members aren’t allowed to leave for more than a few days without being summoned back. That would have been torture for someone like me, who lives to adventure.”

The guards shifted uncomfortably and dropped their gazes to the ground. I could tell they were thinking, Who’s training us these days, anyway? If that old Knight has really retired, this new trainer must be incompetent for us to be this weak. Their reluctance only confirmed my suspicion that the Sun Order’s discipline had slipped since I’d last been here.

Reluctantly, they stepped aside and opened the gate, allowing me to pass thr