546, An old friend who survived from the Victorian Era

When Brand asked that question—how did Du Wei know the person who had come was him—

in fact, he was very puzzled deep down.

Because in his view, according to His Excellency the Duke's personality, the prime suspect should have been Gascogne, not him.

On the other side,

seated in the chair, Du Wei calmly looked at Brand and slowly said, "Since we're going to retrieve the mask together, why can't it be you?"

Upon hearing this,

Brand burst into a sudden laugh.

He waved his hand and said, "Your Excellency the Duke, let's move past the earlier topic for now. You should know, my visit this time isn't to discuss the mask, but rather to talk about you."

Du Wei responded noncommittally, "Me?"

"Yes... you..."

Brand's tone was very complex, "Have you ever considered that you shouldn't have come to the Vanity Sect? It's not suitable for you here."

Du Wei said with a smile, "I don't feel that way. Here, I can sense a feeling of belonging; I like this organization."