"Dawn City is a little chaotic right now. I've run into quite a few gang members causing trouble. Can the Wilderness Wanderers support the Dawn City Police Department and help maintain Order?"
He Ao withdrew his gaze and spoke softly.
"...Of course."
Penny seemed momentarily distracted upon hearing his answer, but she quickly recovered. "I'm already arranging for organized Wilderness Wanderers to help maintain Order.
"After all, Mayor Christos and the Wilderness Wanderers are bound together. If something happens to him, it'll be hard for us to remain in this city.
"Maintaining Order will also help improve and eliminate Dawn City residents' existing prejudice against the Wilderness Wanderers."
"Mm."
He Ao nodded lightly at that. "There are also some gang members causing trouble around the park. Send people over to clear them out too."
"Alright."
Penny replied immediately, "I'll send people over right away."
"Thanks for your hard work."
He Ao nodded lightly, raised his hand, and ended the call.
Then he turned and looked toward the Armed Motorcycle in the distance.
The resolute-looking woman with a ponytail stood beside the motorcycle, standing amid the flowing night wind and quietly watching him.
Jessie raised her head and looked at that familiar face, stained with blood. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but every word that reached her lips turned only into a sting in her nose. Tears uncontrollably filled her eyes, then slid down her cheeks.
Then she felt a pair of warm hands cup her face and gently wipe away the tears from her cheeks, just as they always had.
She raised her hands, wanting to grasp those palms.
Looking at that familiar yet unfamiliar face before her, she uncontrollably whispered, "Are you leaving again?"
She received no answer. Her outstretched hands grasped only empty air.
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