Arnold came running down the stairs at that very moment, found me in the dining room, and sat down next to me with joy. "I have to go back to Gerby later! I—"

Before he could finish, I noticed Atlas glancing at him. Arnold halted instantly, clearing his throat before saying, "Uh... I need to take care of some paperwork!"

I immediately looked straight at Atlas and watched him smile at me.

"Is there news about Byron’s case? Is it going to be publicly tried?" I asked Arnold directly. If I guessed correctly, Atlas's trial must have been scheduled.

I was sure that Atlas didn't want me to go. After all, it's a special time for me now.

"Not so soon! But... our project in Gerby, Arkadia Plaza, is about to be completed, and it's going to officially open soon!" Arnold said.

"So soon? Have all the merchants signed up?" I was a little surprised. This speed was too fast.

"They're all established models, so it's not so complicated!" This time, it was Atlas who replied.

I didn't continue to