There was only one possibility. Nikki and her group must have arrived in the Southern province much earlier.

"You guessed it right. I have come to Balerno for an important matter." Nikki didn't deny it and started to glance around the area.

"You have a nice, spacious place here. The Jade Maiden Sisterhood needs a place to stay for the time being. Do you mind if we stay here?"

"We do have plenty of space. You can settle down here if you want. I'll have someone make arrangements," Dustin agreed