The colossal figure stepped out of the light, and as its wings spread, the golden feathers immediately burst forth radiance akin to that of the sun.
The pitch-black night turned instantly into the dawn of a rising sun.
A sense of holiness and majesty swept through the area near 111 Duron Street.
The group hidden within the coconut grove, cloaked in black, fell to the ground with piteous cries.
White flames ignited upon their bodies.
Rapidly, they were turned to ash.
Then came the Revival Society.
Without any room for resistance, everyone, including the one transformed into the leader by the tempest, was engulfed in white flames.
Especially the former, who quite straightforwardly vaporized as he was ‘plucked’ out from the gales.
“Let me get a good look at you.”
Standing with Gerard, Jason was indeed too recognizable, both of their tall, robust figures unparalleled. If not for the different faces, everyone would likely think they were brothers.
Jason wasn’t quite comfortable with this situation.
Even though he knew this was only the aunt of his current identity.
The awkwardness of facing an elder made him hesitate.
Gerard, however, didn’t hesitate to pull him onto the carriage.
Dennise followed naturally.
Once Jason was on the carriage, where else was it supposed to go?
The carriage set off again.
It didn’t stay in front of the main building at 111 Duron Street but circled around it and headed towards a coconut grove to the side.
As for what was left in front of the main building?
Butler Reed had already begun to handle it.
Whether it was the wounded, or the son and daughter of the Grand Duke of Fort Swallow.
The carriage entered the coconut grove, and immediately, the road shifted from flagstones to gravel.
The ride became bumpier, but it didn’t cause any discomfort to the people inside the carriage.
The elderly woman, taking advantage of the glow inside the carriage, examined Jason closely.
A smile appeared on her serious face.
“You look very much like Lily.”
“You both have a pair of unforgettable eyes.”
As she spoke, the elderly woman’s expression softened even more.
She raised her hand as if she wanted to touch Jason’s cheek.
But Jason instinctively dodged.
The elderly woman paused for a moment, then withdrew her hand, and a hint of apology appeared on her face.
“As you can see, even now, Hans Port is not safe.”
“Some people with ulterior motives always look for opportunities to undermine Hans Port.”
“I cannot afford to have one more vulnerability.”
The elderly woman explained.
Jason nodded, saying little else.
Without related memories, it was hard for him to immerse himself and evoke any emotion.
He could only express the most basic attitude.
At the same time, he didn’t forget to inform the elderly woman of his situation.
“I encountered some accidents in Taor.”
“So, I don’t remember many things.”
“No, it’s not your fault.”
“It’s the Revival Society, it’s the Federation.”
“They’re like two monsters, constantly tearing at the legacy of the old Federation.”
“The North was shattered by them, and naturally, they will look to the South.”
“They have grown accustomed to war.”
The elderly woman smiled kindly, waved her hand at Jason, then, seemingly not wanting to linger on this topic, her gaze shifted to Dennise and said, “Such a lively little girl.”
As expected, Dennise remembered her mother’s teachings to respect elders upon meeting them.
However, there was still curiosity in her eyes.
She looked at the elderly woman and felt an aura stronger than even Gerard’s.
Just showing curiosity and a face full of vitality made Dennise quite favored by the elderly, which included the elderly woman, who gestured for Dennise to sit next to her.
Dennise, unfamiliar with timidity, directly took the seat.
Meanwhile, Gerard sat down next to Jason.
Fortunately, the carriage was spacious enough, and the two tall, robust men sitting together didn’t make it feel crowded at all.
The elderly woman and Dennise chatted in low voices, breaking into laughter from time to time, clearly amused by Dennise.
One side of the seat was filled with laughter and joyful chatter.
On the other side, Gerard gave Jason a meaningful look