At this moment, the higher-ups only knew that the two SS-class espers had found a guide but did not know who. They had no intention of actively introducing Ayen's identity, but he would be able to accompany them to public events from now on.
It was only a matter of time before they did so.
Ayen somehow anticipated what the Nevaris clan or the clan leader would react to once they saw him again. He'd be sure to greet them appropriately after so many years since they had not seen each other.
The three stopped talking about their affairs and conjectured out in the open. Soon, they also fell asleep.
It was three days later when they finally arrived at the red zone. They directly bypassed the city, which amazed both Keeran and Georgina when they noticed it from afar.
During those three days, the two women at least did not act so afraid around Khal and Devion anymore. They were still reserved but were not stiffening with their every word.
