After receiving his reward from Bordeaux, Wang Yu didn't linger long. He returned to Redmaple Street with the other members of the special ops team. Sieg and Hugin, ever busy, had other matters to attend to. They decided not to join Charles and Wang Yu, who were planning to visit Edward.1

The two walked down Redmaple Street, noting that the area had been relatively lucky. Being part of the central district and close to Stevenson Academy of Magic, it had suffered less damage from the demon invasion than other parts of the capital.0

Apart from a few burned buildings caused by the sudden appearance of a demon summoner, and some craters left behind by a few Hellworms, the destruction was minimal.0

The two used their communication devices to contact Edward, who told them to meet him at the street corner. He seemed to be recovering well.0

As soon as the two stepped off the carriage, they spotted Edward standing beneath the large red maple tree at the corner. He was holding a bouquet of white flowers, which he placed solemnly at the base of the tree.0

The catfolk girl Sue stood behind him, holding a bundle of the same white flowers. It seemed that Edward's bouquet had come from her flower shop.0

"Hey!" Charles waved at Edward, sensing that the atmosphere wasn't quite right. His tone wasn't as cheerful as usual as he and Wang Yu...0