It was two o'clock in the morning right then.
Night in Mapleton was lively yet peaceful.
When Jonathan heard Vananeru's phone ring, he was slightly surprised and started wondering inwardly. Could it be that Master Methendriel discovered something, so he's calling?
In no time, the answer came to light.
It was precisely the matter he feared most that came to pass.
Glancing at her phone, Vananeru declared, “It's my father.” Then, she answered the call.
Jonathan knew there was some mysterious connection between Galad's Mitra primordial spirit and the man himself.
For that reason, the Mitra primordial spirit could see everything that was happening upon its appearance, and Galad would consequently find out about everything.
After the call was connected, Jonathan didn't perk up his ears to eavesdrop on the conversation. Instead, he was exceedingly careful in the face of the omnipotent holy master.
Vananeru chatted with Galad for a while before hanging up. A conflicted look showed on her face.
“What's wrong?” Jonathan asked at once.
“My father wants to meet you,” Vananeru admitted.
At that, Jonathan was startled. Naturally, that was merely an act on his part. Considering his composure, he could still remain expressionless even if the sky were to fall down before him. In reality, however, great turmoil was brewing within him.
With that said, Vananeru gazed at the man hopefully.
“Right now?” Jonathan clarified.
Vananeru bobbed her head in response.
“I don't know where I can go to get your father a gift at this hour,” Jonathan lamented anxiously.
Meanwhile, Vananeru was over the moon that he hadn't declined to meet her father and replied, “There's no need to prepare a gift. My father doesn't care about that. Besides, he was the one who suddenly wanted to meet you. Where would you go to buy a gift at this hour? He won't blame you.”
“While that's true, I've got to adhere to the basic social etiquette. I don't want to leave a bad impression on your father,” Jonathan insisted.
“In that case, let's go shopping together and see whether there's anything we can buy,” Vananeru suggested.
Nodding, Jonathan agreed, “Sure!”
Unexpectedly, Vananeru's expression abruptly changed. Her gaze turned frosty, and she uttered icily, “There's no need to prepare a gift. Come back quickly.”
It was clear as day that Galad's primordial spirit had taken over her body.
A moment later, Vananeru reverted to her normal demeanor. Yet, she knew everything that had happened. Her father's primordial spirit was concealed within her forehead. And once she was in danger, it would assume control of her brain.
That was something the man expended tremendous effort to accomplish.
When that happened, her primordial spirit would observe everything at the side.
“I'm sorry, Jonathan. My father merely appears cold. In truth, he's pretty easy to get along with,” Vananeru murmured.
With a strange expression on his face, Jonathan ventured, “Is your father a deity?”
Unbidden, Vananeru was stunned. Only then did she realize that the scene earlier would have seemed somewhat incredulous to an ordinary person like him.
Bursting into laughter, she answered, “No, he's not a deity. However, he's incredibly powerful. In the future, we don't need to be afraid of being picked on anymore.”
“Well, that's great. But there's also a huge problem with this,” Jonathan remarked.
Immediately, Vananeru questioned in curiosity, “What's the huge problem?”
“Wouldn't we be left with no privacy, then? Your father will know everything we do. For instance, after we get married...” Jonathan pointed out, trailing off.
Vananeru promptly flushed bright red, mortified beyond words. “What nonsense are you spouting? My father's primordial spirit is usually in a state of deep slumber. It's only when I'm in danger does he make an appearance,” she huffed.
“How does he judge whether you're in danger?” Jonathan inquired, his curiosity piqued.
“He can sense when I'm terrified. That aside, he'll also emerge when I call out to him,” Vananeru revealed.
As understanding dawned upon Jonathan, and he commented, “It sounds a bit like the anime where one can summon the Gold Saints.”
Hearing that, Vananeru giggled.
Subsequently, Jonathan and Vananeru headed to Celestial Sky Monastery.
The two of them hailed a taxi.
Vananeru sensed that Jonathan was slightly tense, so she grasped his hand and assured, “It's okay. Everything will be fine with me here.”
Chuckling dryly, Jonathan noted, “Meeting the parents is nerve-racking in the first place, but more so when your father is a big shot.”
Honestly speaking, Vananeru could understand his feelings. In fact, she felt that she was putting him in a difficult situation to ask him to meet her father when they had just started dating.
Half an hour later, they arrived in front of Celestial Sky Monastery.
The structure of the building was magnificent, showcasing the grandeur of Barsm everywhere.
Under Vananeru's lead, Jonathan enjoyed smooth passage into the monastery without encountering any hindrance.
In actual fact, he wasn't apprehensive at all deep within him.
The more dangerous the situation, the calmer he was.
They were already close to where Mabel and the cacodemon were imprisoned, so whether he could rescue them in one fell swoop hinged on that moment.
Although he would be betraying Vananeru by doing so, he had no choice but to harden his heart.
Celestial Sky Monastery had both a main hall and a side hall.
The main hall was for Barsm believers, while the side hall was meant for the reception of important people.
However, Galad didn't receive Jonathan in the side hall. Instead, he did so in the meditation room.
As the matter that day had to do with his daughter's private affairs, it wasn't appropriate for them to meet in the side hall.
With a lama leading the way, Jonathan and Vananeru arrived before the meditation room.
“Father!” Vananeru called out softly in front of the meditation room.
“Come in.” Galad's voice drifted out, placid and seemingly carrying nary a hint of emotion.
At once, Vananeru pushed open the door.
She then entered the meditation room with Jonathan while the lama left.
Before leaving, the lama closed the door of the meditation room. In that instant, Jonathan officially laid eyes on the legendary holy master.
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