In the pavilion.

Elder Dam had been waiting for them. As the former Chief Commander of the Kingdom of Azura, he sat with dignity on the wooden chair. At the sight of Xiao Tianyao and Senja walking in together, his eyes lit up as a wide grin appeared on his old face.

"Sit here my child." He said cheerfully after he pulled Senja into a bone-crushing hug.

After her grandfather released her, Senja noticed the intimidating General. He was nothing but a burly man with authority. His stoic face showed nothing except coldness even when he was hugging Senja, there was no warmth in it. Even though he was hugging his long-lost daughter, the only words that he said were…

"I am relieved that you are here now with us." Wang Yu said plainly.

And…

"What happened to your hair?"

Only while asking this did Senja find Wang Yu very sincere in his words.

Senja shook her head, "I don't know father."

"I heard you lost your memory, is that right?" His question was most like an interrogation to Senja's ears.

Senja drew up a fake sad face, "Yes father."

He nodded, "Father is sorry to hear that."

**Hypocritic bastard…** Senja grumbled in her heart even though her face displayed a sweet smile. Well, when it came to such things, she too was a hypocrite.

Senja could sense his bewilderment towards her. It was almost like he wasn't even a bit happy to see his daughter. However, she couldn't put a finger on what was bothering him.

Elder Dam let Senja sit on his right while Xiao Tianyao sat on Senja's right side, flanking the purple girl in on both sides.

Senja loved it when all the people she liked were around her. At least in this era, Xiao Tianyao and grandfather were two persons that she was most fond of.

Not long after that Carye, with a Rindy behind her, joined the family gathering.

Only when Wang Yu saw Carye his coldness slightly wore off; he hugged the women before he let her sit beside him while Rindy took the opportunity to sit on the empty chair beside Xiao Tianyao.

It wasn't long before the feast started, the waft of the aroma stirred Senja's appetite.

**I love food! **

A beautiful panorama of a delicate lunch would have been perfect if only Senja could eliminate a certain trio from the table. Elder Dam and Wang Yu had engaged themselves with the matters in military with Xiao Tianyao occasionally throwing in his thoughts.

The gist of the conversation was that Wang Yu had been in Rockstone Kingdom on behalf of Azura to talk about the establishing a Medical Guild for physicians across the continent. This matter, Elder Dam and Xiao Tianyao had discussed a long time ago when Senja was still in the fortress.

The Kingdom of Rockstone had a unique topography that was home to some rare medicinal herbs that were exclusive only to this region.

Senja listened silently as her mind traced back to her last vision. She had seen where the other Senja and Gong Xu were, she had tried to recall every detail of that place that could help her find some clue about the exact location.

She didn't remember in the slightest about what she had said to Xiao Tianyao last night, meanwhile the man beside her hadn't mentioned it either. Yet his gaze always wandered off to her visage.

The dull conversation about the country was forgotten when Carye spoke in her honey laced voice, "Senja has finally returned unharmed to us, I am so glad…" Carye put down her chopsticks and put aside her empty bowl.

"Father is also glad that you are finally here." Wang Yu said sans emotion.

Senja only managed her best smile as a response, not even deigning to spare anyone a glance as she continued to eat obediently.

"Prince Xiao Tianyao, it has dragged this far… last year this matter lay pending because Senja went missing. As Rindy's mother I would like to know…" Carye let her words hanging in the air. However, it didn't take a genius to guess her thoughts.

Rindy smiled a bashful smile that was contrary to her personality. Only now did Senja raise her head and become interested in the happenings around her. After all she too was curious about how Xiao Tianyao would answer.

Meanwhile, Xiao Tianyao, as calm as a millpond, leisurely sipped his tea before replying, "Since General Wang Yu is here, let's talk about this in three days from now."