Frey and Siyu both arrive at the Blooming Flower Cult hideout, in front of the boss’s office. Siyu looks to Frey and Frey looks to Siyu.

“After you,” Siyu says, gesturing to the door.

“No, no. After you,” Frey says with a wave of his hand.

Siyu sighs and knocks twice on the door.

“Elizabeth,” A voice calls out from within.

The door opens and Elizabeth appears behind the door. “Oh you’re back,” She says with surprise. “What took you so long?” She asks before walking back inside.

Siyu immediately takes a seat, followed by Frey.

“I received word of your good deed,” The woman says from across the desk as she looks at Siyu. “As for you, my red-haired beauty; we won’t be needing your services. You may go. And lead Miss Elizabeth out for me. She has business with my secretary.” She says, gesturing for Elizabeth to go.

Frey stands and gestures for Elizabeth to go ahead before following after.

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…

Frey closes the door behind them and looks to Elizabeth. “It seems I won’t be able to continue the mission.” He says with a bitter smile. “I will report to Commander Reyle of the current circumstances. I wish you luck.” He says before moving to exit the hideout.

Frey moves with haste, looking out for any sign of being tracked. After weaving through several alleys and backstreets, he makes his way to the military office located in the city of Gettid.

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Before finding the secretary, Elizabeth takes a moment to rest on one of the chairs in the lobby. A lot happened today and she… just needed a moment.

Is there really no such thing? She wonders to herself before sighing. What does it matter? I can’t abandon my cultivation path. I can only keep moving ahead. If my cultivation path doesn’t work, I can just go back to my father… She thinks to herself before closing her eyes.

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…

“You did well. I was told you seemed to enjoy yourself.” The woman says from across the desk.

Siyu sighs. “Yes; it was a new experience. Hopefully it’s for the better.” He says with lidded eyes, deeply wishing for some rest.

“You may go, but come back tomorrow. There are always new clients looking for a fresh taste. And don’t worry about your girlfriend. I’ll make sure to take care of her.” The woman says with a wave of her hand.

Siyu stands and leaves the office.

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…

“Hey,” A voice calls out.

“Hey,” The voice calls again.

“What’s a sleeping beauty doing out here. This is a dangerous place; if there were any monsters nearby, they just might take a bite–” Siyu says before beginning to make a chomping noise.

“Eek!” A cry escapes from Elizabeth, and she quickly gives Siyu a sharp slap to the face. As she awakes and looks to Siyu, she calls out, “What are you doing! Stop being so creepy!” She says, her voice distraught.

Siyu rubs his reddening face. “I’m sorry. I should just let you rest,” He says in an apologetic tone.

“Whatever. I’m going to find the secretary. I’m already late.” She says before hurrying off.

“You get there when you get there,” Siyu mumbles, before leaving the room with heavy steps.

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When Siyu found his bed at the inn, he collapsed onto the bed and his mind drifted away. He slept; he slept for a long time. He did not get up the next day and it wasn’t until the second day that his heavy-lidded eyes flittered open.

“Ah, fuck. I missed my appointment,” Siyu exclaims before trying to close his eyes again.

But there was a knock on the door. “Siyu, get up!” Frey’s voice called from outside the room.

A groan escaped Siyu's mouth before he got out of the bed. He opens the door to see Frey dressed in casual clothes.

“I didn’t see you yesterday. What were you doing?” Frey asks with a smile. “Nothing naughty I hope,” He says with a teasing grin.

“I was just resting,” Siyu says before moving to take a seat on a chair.

“Elizabeth contacted me and told me you missed your appointment with the boss,” Frey says, taking a seat on the bed. “You should probably go find her.” He says.

“Yes, sir,” Siyu says before moving to his luggage. “Just let me get dressed,” He says before bending over to find some clothes.

“Alright,” Frey says before moving to the door. “Just don’t run away,” He says with a smile before closing the door behind him.