Dark Past

Adrian and his group successfully escorted everyone out of the ruin and returned to the city without any major incidents. Upon arrival, they handed over the Black Hand mercenaries to the city authorities, ensuring the criminals would face justice.

Adrian personally delivered Gaston to the TWAO and met with Mrs. Ardent, the Branch Leader. He provided her with the evidence he'd gathered using a recording artifact, detailing Gaston's involvement with the Black Hand.

Later that evening, as Adrian sat down for dinner, Aria casually asked, "So, is everything taken care of?"

Adrian smiled, a sense of relief washing over him. "Yes," he replied warmly. "We don't have to worry about anything for a while."

"...Is something going to happen soon?"

"...Yes. Something bad." Adrian replied after a pause.

Actually, he thought about since yesterday, whether to tell about his ability to her, and that would also clear up some misunderstandings they had before.