For many people in the Special Operations Bureau's Technology Department, today was another fine day for working overtime—in addition to enjoying the tense and exciting activity of continuing to work after hours, they could also work overtime alongside their beloved director...
But the "culprit" behind this overtime knew nothing about it.
After eating and drinking her fill, Huli happily followed beside Yu Sheng as the two strolled along a small river on the edge of the old city.
As for Yu Sheng, it had been a long time since he had enjoyed such a relaxed and pleasant moment. Ever since arriving in this Boundary City, his nerves had been tense most of the time. Just when he had finally gotten used to life here, one problem after another kept cropping up. To simply walk around outside like this, thinking of nothing and worrying about nothing, felt as though it had happened in a past life.
Although his past life had not actually been that long ago.
For Huli, meanwhile, wandering around outside with Yu Sheng was an even more delightful experience—having fun in the valley was enjoyable too, but this was a different kind of happiness.
She liked the process of Yu Sheng slowly helping her become familiar with the city. Even if all she did was remember one more street, learn about one more shop, see one more animal from this world, or spot one more blade of grass, flower, or tree...
The process made her feel increasingly at ease, though she could not quite explain what this feeling of security was.
The evening wind blew over, carrying a chill. From far away, the faint music of the commercial district could still be heard.
Yu Sheng walked slowly along the riverbank, watching Huli happily dart around nearby. Though they