Meanwhile, after chatting with the other three heroes, Chuan Wenwu and the others said their goodbyes and returned to their respective parties.
They had only ended up in the same restaurant by coincidence. Although they had hit it off, staying away too long would leave their waiting companions disgruntled. Each of them had a team to lead.
As soon as he returned to the table, Raphtalia asked him curiously, "Hey, Brother Chuan, those people you went to say hello to... were they heroes too?"
"Yes." Chuan Wenwu nodded, casually picking up a napkin from the table to wipe the grease from the corner of Raphtalia's mouth. "Like me, they're heroes summoned from other worlds. Their behavior might seem a little strange compared with the people of this world, but they're all people with a sense of justice. We'll probably have a chance to fight alongside them against the Waves later. I'll introduce you to them then."
Raphtalia blushed, took Chuan Wenwu's hand, and pulled him into his seat. "Brother Chuan, let's leave all that for now. You were gone for so long, and you haven't eaten yet. You must be hungry, so let's eat first!"
There was still plenty of food on the table. Although Raphtalia and Bruce had been eating while Chuan Wenwu was away, they had deliberately held back while waiting for him to return.
"You're right. I am a little hungry. Let's talk while we eat." Rubbing his stomach, Chuan Wenwu settled heavily into his seat, pulled his plate over, and dug in.
The meal continued as usual. Between alternating large and small bites, Raphtalia quietly asked Chuan Wenwu what the heroes had talked about.
Chuan Wenwu saw no reason to keep it secret from her, so he gave her a brief account.
"The other heroes support