Sorry, Elyse, but hold on for a moment...

Cyclone looked up at the sky and silently made a vow in his heart.

From this moment on, Elyse officially left Cyclone.

Cyclone would not meet Elyse until he achieved his goal.

Keeping last night's agreement in mind, Cyclone and Little Dragon left the carriage.

"Tomorrow, the King of Dusk will enter the city."

After getting off the carriage, Little Dragon said beside Cyclone.

"Well, but there's still something to do today."

After speaking, Cyclone turned around and looked at Little Dragon.

"Alright..."

Little Dragon took a deep breath.

Because of the recent incident, passersby on the street had already focused their attention on him.

With the assassins gone, Cyclone became the sole focus on the street.

As everyone curiously looked at Cyclone, Little Dragon raised his hand.

Without a word, he slapped Cyclone's left face indignantly.

"You!! Have you... been hiding another woman outside!?"

"No, no..."

Upon hearing Cyclone's reply, Little Dragon slapped him again.

"Trying to deceive me?!"

With those words, tears welled up in Little Dragon's eyes as he turned and ran away.

In an instant, Cyclone, who was being scrutinized, became the topic of discussion among the crowd.

Although there were some harsh words, Cyclone didn't mind, just feeling a slight pain where Little Dragon slapped him.

Could it be that Little Dragon's actions were half-hearted?

Thinking this way for a while, allowing the audience more time to talk about him, Cyclone began to move.

With Little Dragon gone, Elyse and Yuna absent as well,

Eileen also needed to watch over the shop, leaving Cyclone with only one person to find.

Today's actions were not yet complete.

First step, see Elyse off.

Second step, see himself off.

Yes, now as a member of the Water Cult, Cyclone had no reason to approach the infidels, let alone the King Kakarl.

For this reason, Cyclone needed a reason, so he had to return to the Water Cult first.

Back at the Water Cult, looking at the gifts the high priest had prepared for him, Cyclone smiled wryly.

"Didn't expect that we would meet again~"

"Perhaps this is the guidance of the Water Goddess~"

In Cyclone's office, there was a woman whose presence, much like Hilmirya beside her, exuded a sense of oppression.

She once wanted to kill him, just like Hilmirya.

Unexpectedly, Cyclone now had to cooperate with such a woman.

As she claimed, everything might indeed be the guidance of the Water Goddess.

"Forcia, since the high priest has sent you, I will believe you for now..."

"Even if you don't believe me, it's okay. I know my sins are grave, but in order to be forgiven by my high priest with love, I, Forcia, will dedicate everything I have!"

"Tsk tsk tsk! That's what you said~"

At that moment, the door was pushed open, and Alexander entered.

After nodding towards Forcia, she left.

Before leaving, Forcia handed a note to Cyclone.

"This is my current address."

With a smile, Forcia left.

"This is your entrance ticket to get close to King Kakarl."

Alexander said to Cyclone, pointing at the note in his hand.

On the other side, after Forcia left, Hilmirya approached Cyclone.

"..."

She wanted to say something but couldn't find the words.

Understanding her feelings, Cyclone gently patted Hilmirya's head, comforting her.

"It's okay."

Hilmirya shook her head.

"It's not that... It's just..."

Although Hilmirya couldn't express her thoughts, Cyclone didn't intend to force her.

But right now, Cyclone himself had something important to say.

"Hilmirya, thank you."

"I... I have chosen you... so..."

Hearing Hilmirya's response, Cyclone's heart skipped a beat.

"Honestly... the way you..."

Cyclone stopped midway through his words.

After a moment of contemplation, he continued.

"Hilmirya, endure it for now. Later, I will officially marry you."

Upon hearing Cyclone's words, Hilmirya was stunned for a moment.

"It's time. If you have anything else to say, say it quickly."

Though Alexander spoke like that, Cyclone had already said what he needed to, and Hilmirya remained silent, just looking at Cyclone.

Suddenly, Hilmirya took a step forward and, in front of Alexander, planted a kiss on Cyclone's lips.

"Mmm~"