For Fang Zheng, the coup launched by the Intelligence Department had come to an end. There were still hidden truths behind it, but that was no longer his concern. Cassius and the others could deal with it themselves.
A few days later, after confirming that everything in the Royal Capital was back to normal, Fang Zheng packed up and prepared to head home.
However, just then, an unexpected visitor burst in.
"Mr. Fang Zheng, have you seen Joshua?!"
Estelle rushed into the room, panting heavily, catching Fang Zheng off guard.
"What's wrong, Estelle?"
"Joshua... Joshua is gone! He... he left us!!"
As she said this, Estelle's eyes filled with tears, as though she were about to cry. Hearing her shout, the other girls gathered around as well.
"Are you okay, Estelle?"
"Joshua's gone? Did he get lost?"
"How could that be? Estelle, what happened?"
Under the girls' barrage of questions, Estelle tearfully explained the entire situation.
After the coup ended, Estelle and Joshua had both been recognized as full bracers for their efforts during the incident. They had both been delighted, but what Estelle had not expected was that, when she found Joshua again that night, he suddenly told her a great deal about his past and then said he was leaving them. He had even drugged Estelle with a sleeping potion. By the time she woke up the next morning, Joshua had vanished without a trace.
She had asked her father as well, but Cassius told Estelle that it had been Joshua's own choice. Naturally, Estelle could not accept that, so she hurried to Fang Zheng, hoping he might have some clue.
"That's... that's what happened. I have to go find Joshua!!"
After saying that, Estelle turned to leave, but Fang Zheng quickly grabbed her.
"Wait. Where do you