After the Descent of the Alternate World calamity was resolved, all factions began working actively on recovery efforts.
While other countries were still reeling from the chaos, Crisea had returned to stability. Even so, the Special Security Agency and mystic art factions still had plenty of work to do.
As a key member of Mystic Regulatory Commission, honorary representative of Mystic Arts Association, and foreign affairs consultant of mystic schools, Hector naturally had his hands full.
But after experiencing the ordeal of forgetting Shannon and finally retrieving her again, he switched to remote work regardless of the Mystic Regulatory Commission's approval.
…
That day, the weather was perfect.
Shannon was in the garden, brushing Marshmallow's fur on the lawn. Benjamin stood beside her with a rare spray gun in his hands. It was set to spray mode as he aimed it at the tortoise and turtle on the ground.
The floral patterns Zane had painted on their shells lasted for just two days before they were smeared and dirty.
The once-blooming turtle shells were now patchy and dull, just in time for Benjamin to catch sight of them. His long-dormant OCD was instantly reawakened.
So, that was how the scene of two testudines being detained in the kitchen and thoroughly washed came to be.
As Shannon brushed Marshmallow, she occasionally stole glances at the nearby Benjamin, who was seriously focused on cleaning the shells. Her eyes curved into a relaxed and contented smile.
Not far away, Hector had set up a table with a laptop. He was occasionally typing away to handle online affairs.
At first, Albany had resisted the idea of being washed. But after a few rounds of spraying, it seemed to sense the pleasure and flipped itself over to expose its underbelly.
"Here too. Give this part a rinse."
Torty looked confused, but seeing Albany flip over, it awkwardly scrambled to follow suit. After much effort, it finally managed to turn over.
Shannon and Benjamin looked over and saw a young man, seemingly in his 20s, walking over. He looked quite young, but the faint spiritual energy around him marked him as someone from the mystic arts community.
The young man said in a respectful tone, "Mr. Jensen, the elders have sent me here to bring you some documents. They knew you're busy and said I should stay in Seastone for now. I'll be here at your disposal."
Then, he proceeded to introduce himself. "You can call me Sirion. Sirion Valmont."
After his introduction, everyone present, including Thomas, fell briefly silent.
Thomas glanced at Sirion with eyes full of subtle curiosity. It wasn't because of his identity as a Mystic Regulatory Commission member, but…
Sir Ion?
This kid looked just over 20, and he demanded that Hector address him with such respect. Was he a demon in disguise?
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