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Returning Home to Japan – Part 02

Paula had wrapped up her healing activities as the Wandering Saint in Pond and returned to the capital. Compared to the larger cities she had worked in, Pond’s healing mission had been on a smaller scale and concluded smoothly.

To show appreciation for Paula’s efforts, Hikaru, Lavia, and Paula decided to have dinner at a restaurant with private rooms.

“By the way,” Paula said, “Freya was furious because you disappeared right away after the incident.”

Hikaru chuckled dryly. “Well, that’s understandable. I dumped all the problems on them and left.”

“Are you talking about Ballast Trading? With the return of the previous president, things should be stable now, no?”

“No, it seems a bit more complicated than that.”

Hikaru hadn’t spoken to Freya directly, but he had left instructions with Unken before leaving Pond. During the scuffle, one of Samal’s men attempted to stab Doma, catching Hikaru’s attention. Unlike Edward’s group, who fought with weapons,