Chun Prefecture.
Everything was thriving.
The snow and ice on the ground had begun to melt, and the aftermath of the recent battle had already been cleared away.
At the airport, all the city's Ground Bosses had arrived early to wait, led by False Eye and Third Uncle of Black Mountain Town.
The Old Man of Black Mountain Town had retired behind the scenes after being ambushed, compounded by his advanced age.
Although Third Uncle was young, he held a senior position in the family hierarchy, was close to Little White Tiger, and had Earthworm's support.
Within the family, generational seniority was especially important.
So the Old Man had forcibly pushed Third Uncle to the forefront.
At just ten years old, he had already begun taking over Black Mountain Town under the care of several Family Elders.
"They're here."
Third Uncle opened his eyes wide, his little eyes darting around until he spotted Little White Tiger in the crowd.
"Eighth Master!"
"Ninth Master!"
"Sister-in-law!"
Everyone crowded around them.
His eyes red, False Eye hurried ahead of everyone else and gave Little White Tiger a big hug.
Little White Tiger getting trapped and the battle on Kou Island had almost all started with what happened to him.
If Little White Tiger hadn't been trying to save him, he wouldn't have fallen for the trap.
That left False Eye, who had started out as a hired gun, feeling especially guilty.
"Boss."
With tears in his eyes, False Eye called out softly.
"Fuck, you're alive, huh?"
Little White Tiger and Old Ninth were both excited to see their old brother again.
False Eye surviving was the best outcome they could have hoped for.
"Ah... I..."
He choked up for a long time, wanting to express his gratitude but not knowing where to begin.