The man asked after a short pause, "Can I ask why exactly you need to go there?"
Kale looked towards Rando, who nodded, "Don't worry, the manager is trustworthy and often has dealings with the prince."
Kale sighed and spoke about his chimaera egg, which needed to be hatched within the Swamp Hatchery of the Tigerwood Forest.
The manager rubbed his eyelids in frustration. "So, you're a Fleshcrafter from the Association?"
The frail-looking Grandmaster, after a moment of thought, agreed to recommend them a few trustworthy peak Master rank Awakened, just as Rando and Kale were about to exit the chamber. Someone knocked on the door.
The Manager frowned and opened the door.
A warrior-like woman with long brown hair and a scar on her neck stood with an impatient, cold look, but Rando immediately recognised her, saying in surprise, "Grandmaster Echidna?"
The woman looked at Kale and said, annoyed, "Princess Aria has ordered me to protect Apprentice Artificer Kale."
