l with the troublemakers. There weren't many of them. So, I forb

est, but a few escaped and approached me. Their attacks were f

not as fast as I would have liked. Crystal was behind me, so I had to be carefu

o safety. We can handl

o more enemies were coming, I complied. 'Leave one or

hat,' he

he door beside the driver and

he welcome I'd envisioned, but we were safe. That was the most important th

place, we didn't build asphalt but paving blocks. This way, we could

orests. A few city parks cooled down the government center but didn't

ts for shade. People stood on the side of the road, staring at the car curiously. Even t

My people cheered whe

safe during my a

fe and fine, Alph

people simultaneously bowed their bodies. "May the M

for welcoming me. My name is Crystal Dachbourne. We may have met, but

red at the town square. We'd be

y arm. We walked first, and my people followed us. The town square

ed to me intently. It seemed she liked new information. She was very diffe

e?" she asked worriedly. "Shouldn'

ess thinking of lowly people like my people was rare. Was she for r

e frown on her forehead deepened. She turned her head t

re fine," I replied

ed in relief. "Then, let's

e food. I asked the host to make a short speech while waiting

Harris looked at me in confusion, but I only nodded, telling them to s

appy faces. I took her hand and headed for the packhouse. My living quarters w

, and there were no strict guards. It also had rooms for the serva

e administrative offices for me and my colleagues. The second floor contained rooms fo

Crystal complimented. "I c

our own room?" I asked. We stop

ou at dinner." She glanced at the

I said re

for protecting me from those attackers." She entered

wasn't helping with his childish behavior. I could imag

e important things

Let Gale and Harris take care of the pack. We des

ree time is the price we must pay. Everyone

e Crystal with us

ter the wedding, she will give her time to

n. They had defeated all the attackers but left two alive fo

on?" I asked

ghed softly and glanced at the cell near us.