Chapter 1939 Backstabbed

Matthias and Asher walked toward a yard located off to the side. As they walked through the doorway, Asher informed him, "Master wants you to go in alone." So, Matthias walked inside with great trepidation. Just as he entered, Asher closed the large entrance doors. There was a man in his 40s sitting on a chair in the yard—Luther Graves. Matthias knelt down. "My apologies, Master." Luther looked in his direction. "A simple apology means nothing. You were in charge of the most important part of the plan. Tell me—how should I punish you?" Matthias replied quietly, "I deserve whatever punishment you see fit, even if you were to kill me, Master." Luther laughed coldly. "What do I gain from killing you? Do I drag your corpse to The Absolute? This entire plan was secretly formulated by The Absolute in the first place. "I originally assumed that you would be able to complete this step of the plan with your capabilities. I hadn't expected an issue from your end." Matthias gritted his t