Chapter 1185

"Huh …"

As the crowd watched Graham hastily retreat, they were all confused. Their eyes widened in disbelief, and they wondered what had happened.

Graham, the respected grandmaster and leader of the Soul Reapers, had actually been scared away? What had become of his authority and dignity?

Lance hesitated before asking, "Master Thorne! Where are you going?"

"I have urgent business at home. I'll be back soon." Graham's trembling voice came from a distance, and he quickly left.

Graham's earlier injuries from the Black Forest had not recovered. Now that he was facing Dustin again, he realized running away was the best thing to do.

If he ran into Dustin again, it could cost him his life. Making a wise decision meant preserving his life, even if it required swallowing some pride.

Lance was speechless for a moment. Since joining the guild, he had never seen his mentor appear so shaken. He wondered what could have terrified Graham to this extent.

"What's going on? Why did Sir Thorne