Northern Continent, early May.
At noon on Sunday, in the heart of Helrom City, stood a towering building. Its smooth glass surface reflected the light of the sky, like a giant tower leading to the heavens.
The building not only surpassed its surroundings in height, but also became the most striking part of the city's skyline with its luxurious and unique design.
By then, Lanchi had already reached the top floor of the building.
He stood before the only door on that floor.
His mood was somewhat complicated.
Only after a while did he place Cat Boss in the crook of his left arm, freeing his right hand to press the doorbell.
"Come in."
Sigrid's faint voice came from inside.
It was not that her voice was soft; she was simply clearly standing far from the door.
Cold and distant, yet still as familiar as ever.
"Is Sigrid angry, meow?"
Cat Boss clung to Lanchi with a paw and asked in a small voice.
"Who knows?"
Lanchi took out his key ring and found one key he had never used before. It was a spare key Sigrid had given him long ago.
The faint click of the key turning in the lock sounded especially clear in the silent corridor.
"Meow."
Cat Boss did not know how the two of them had gotten along on their date yesterday.
But judging from Sigrid's attitude, it guessed that the two had most likely parted on bad terms.
Back when the three of them had been on the snowy plains and heard Sid say she would not let Lanchi go, Cat Boss had thought Lanchi would definitely fake his death and escape.
It had never expected Lanchi to be so straightforward. He truly had not deceived Sid from beginning to end, and even when