Morning light spilled over the streets of North Wind Town as Ang rode back from Northern Savage Town on horseback. The wind and snow had never ceased, yet the town remained full of life.
While he was inspecting Northern Savage Town, a soldier delivered an urgent letter. He opened it and found that it was from Haru, saying that he was about to arrive in North Wind Territory.
Ang felt a flicker of delight. Judging by the time, Haru should have already reached Pat City. He had originally planned to take Quintina to visit Susan on the way back from Akreli, but now that Haru had come on his own initiative, perhaps Susan and the others had come with him as well.
Without wasting any time, he immediately set out with his men for Pat City to receive them.
When Ang arrived at Pat City's gates, he saw a group approaching from afar. At the front was a man in a dark cloak—Haru. Close beside him were his wife and several guards, while Susan, Ponz, and the others were indeed among them.
"Haha, better to come at the right time than early!" Haru laughed heartily as he dismounted and spread his arms, giving Ang a firm embrace.
"I was planning to visit you, but you got here first." Ang smiled and patted Haru on the back.
Susan walked forward with a smile and gave Ang a proper mage's salute. Ang returned the gesture. Ponz stood nearby, his gaze as cold as ever, but he gave a slight nod in greeting.
"Come on. Since you're here, let me entertain you properly." Ang turned and gestured for everyone to follow. They soon headed together for North Wind Town.
To welcome their friends from afar, North Wind Town held a reception ball that