In the North Bank of the Flower Capital Pariel, a magnificent iron tower stood towering at the far end of the Serena River.
On the plaza beneath the iron tower, an exceptionally elegant lady stood quietly. Her long gray hair fell as smoothly as a waterfall, drifting lightly in the breeze and glowing with a gentle luster beneath the morning sun, as if an angel had descended into the mortal world.
"..."
She seemed somewhat nervous at that moment, clenching her hands tightly.
Suddenly, approaching footsteps disturbed the lady lost in thought.
She slowly turned around and cast her gaze to the side.
Those bright, golden eyes landed on Lanchi, who was waiting in the distance.
After receiving Talia's communication, Lanchi had come to the "old place" Talia had mentioned in North Bank District 1 to meet her.
"Sorry for being a little late."
Lanchi greeted Talia.
He had walked there, while Talia had probably arrived ahead of him in Countess Rosalinda's car.
The Talia before him looked completely different from how she had that morning. Clearly, Countess Rosalinda had dressed her up again at Asturias Earl's Mansion.
"It's nothing. I just got here too. Besides, wasn't I the one who suddenly called you over?"
Talia spoke in a rather casual tone, completely unlike her usual aloof self.
"..."
Lanchi released the Little Black Cat in his hand, allowing the Cat Boss, which had struggled for quite some time, to leap away freely. He stared at Talia in astonishment.
Beneath the iron tower, the two looked into each other's eyes. Neither spoke first. For a while, the surroundings were utterly silent. Only the white swans gliding across the Serena River in the distance left ripples on the water, yet the two still did not resume their conversation.
Talia's attitude today