After helping Penny settle in, Charlie drove home to Thompson First.

In the first place, the Champs Elys Resort was on the outskirts of Aurous Hill, and between Luketown and Thompson First, so it didn't cost Charlie much time.

After he left, Penny asked Ruby respectfully, "How long has it been since you came, Ms. Chain?"

"It hasn't been that long," Ruby replied. "I was just lurking nearby when Coldie Chardon blew himself up, and I was struck by the shockwave with fatal injuries. It was Mr. Wa