After arriving at G2 Branch, Longinus did not head for Lodestar Island immediately. Instead, he spent a few days returning to Falling Leaf Town.
It might not have counted as a triumphant homecoming, but it was still a rare and precious memory.
After leaving his mark on that place where it had all begun, Longinus returned to G2 Branch, where his two capable subordinates and one loyal admirer were already waiting for him.
There was no helping it. Minos absolutely refused to let Drake and the others ride on its back, so Longinus had no choice but to have Drake, Vergo, and Rice take a warship over themselves.
"Teacher!"
"Sir!"
"Senior!"
Longinus smiled as he accepted the three greetings. "Sorry to have kept you waiting."
"It was our duty, of course, but it's such a pity that we didn't get to visit your hometown, Senior!" Rice said with a regretful look.
"After all, that was where the legend began!"
Drake's lips parted slightly, and he seemed to turn to stone as infinite vigilance rose within him toward that Mohawk-haired fellow.
The other one with the mushroom cut might be valued by their teacher, but he was cold by nature and posed no threat.
But this guy was so skilled at flattering people. He looked like he would be troublesome.
Vergo was also quietly pondering the matter. Drake was still too young; Longinus could not possibly entrust overly important missions to him.
But this fellow was different. Rumor had it that he was one of the top performers in Longinus's next training camp. Though he certainly could not compare with a monster like Longinus, his strength was absolutely not to be underestimated.
Moreover, the relationship between the two was clearly beyond anything Vergo could match. If he did not make changes