Chasing the stolen contract to Calgary, temporarily parting ways with Serica and the others, and wandering alone through an unfamiliar Canadian city,
Fang Ran had never imagined that he would encounter this figure here.
A veteran A-rank Participant, the fuse that had ignited the God Descent Plan, the former leader of the Royal Court, and—
Now, the Covenant's Eighth Pillar Executive Officer!
The instant he saw Colossus, Fang Ran instinctively went on full alert!
Having just emerged from a shop, still holding something and smiling at the owner, Colossus was equally taken aback by this unexpected encounter.
He fell silent for a moment, then seemed to understand something. With a faint smile, he resumed his impeccable gentlemanly bearing.
Colossus looked at the wary Fang Ran before him and spoke with gentle courtesy:
"I know a café nearby. How about we sit down and talk?"
Calgary, southwest downtown.
The elegant wooden door set off a string of bells, and the refined vintage decor carried an air of elegant comfort.
The shop was small and spotless. At this hour, there were no other customers, and it did not even have a sign, making it look nothing like an operating business.
Yet the glass jars filling the shelves behind the counter still proved that it was, in fact, a coffee shop.
"I met the owner when I first arrived. He opened this place out of passion, and I quite like its style and atmosphere."
After the plump man in his forties or fifties served the coffee, gave Fang Ran a surprised glance, and left, Fang Ran sat quietly by the window and listened as Colossus smiled and spoke.
"You needn't be so guarded. I have no intention of doing anything to you, nor have I considered informing the Covenant."
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