Repay and Request

[: 3rd Pov :] 

"You're too kind, Sect Master." The Empress replied with a smile and a delicate tone. 

"I was worried you might not want to meet us because of our lack of power." She said with a sense of vulnerability.

She had concerns with a genuine fear of being dismissed. 

Daniel met her gaze with understanding with his eyes reflecting kindness.

"Why would I be angry at the two of you?" he questioned gently.

"The two of you have come a long way, so it would be a waste if I just sent you away." He said as he glanced at both of them. 

"In addition, you've shown your sincerity in finding the Heavenly Harem Sect by trying to reach me," He added.

The Empress could only nod at his reasoning, understanding that the Sect Master would not have called them for no reason.

"That said, you didn't have to try and call the sect's name. I was observing the two of you the whole time,"