Kalyons faced no restrictions in Morris Town. Rowan had neither limited where she could go nor assigned anyone to follow her. Here, she could enjoy true freedom.
Since winter began, rain and snow had become more frequent in Morris Town. Another light shower that morning had left an extra chill in the streets.
Kalyons did not need to eat, but she still went to the Energy Company's cafeteria for a free breakfast.
The long-forgotten taste of food left her feeling deeply satisfied.
Once she had eaten her fill, Kalyons began observing the local customs of Morris Town.
In the staff cafeteria, people of different ranks and occupations ate together, chatting and laughing as though there were no distinctions in status.
Several young men in blue work clothes sat down beside Kalyons without hesitation. Her strange attire did not make them treat her like an outsider.
One particularly curious young technician even struck up a conversation with her.
"Excuse me, are you a guest invited by Young Master Rowan?" asked the young man, Jim.
Kalyons turned slightly to study Jim. Detecting no fluctuations of energy from him, she classified him among the weakest of human creatures.
"He captured me," Kalyons answered honestly.
Jim and his young companions exchanged looks of disbelief at her answer.
"Impossible. Young Master Rowan would never mistreat a good person or let a bad one go. You're free to move around and eat in the cafeteria, so you must be his guest," Jim said in Rowan's defense.
Kalyons gave a crooked smile, her expression cold. "If I were his honored guest, would I be eating here with you?"
Jim frowned. "What's that supposed to mean? Even Young Master Rowan eats with everyone when he's here. Are honored guests supposed to be special? Uh... if you mean your