"No." The Protector's answer comes without emotion, without any hint of his thoughts on the matter. But he isn't going to just end it there.

"The matter of why you are here is simple. The mountain, however, is anything but." He sips his tea again.

"If I were to bring the two of you with me, we would be leaving the remaining six to die." He states simply, as if it's fact.

"I will not permit that blood to be spilled." He clarifies, settling his cup down before turning to Luka.

"You have chosen the Monkey knight to receive this power?" He questions, seeking a final confirmation.