Adrian left One Jewel Road, driving to an unknown destination. He needed to see one more person before meeting up with Rozi.

***

The next day, the War Legate Shrine in Vanglesville was bustling as usual. Adrian was standing outside the shrine's newly rejuvenated creek, quietly observing the town.

"What's the rush, Sean? Wait for me!" a voice called out.

Sean, heading toward the shrine, slowed down. After Marissa caught up to him, the couple walked side by side.

Just then, Marissa spotted a familiar figure and said, "Adrian!"

"Huh?" Sean looked puzzled.

Marissa quickly let go of Sean and ran toward Adrian. She asked, "What brings you here?"

Adrian turned around to see Marissa approaching and Sean following behind her, eyeing Adrian curiously.

"Long time no see, Sean. How have you been?"

"You know who I am? Have we met before?" Sean was puzzled, unable to recall if he had met Adrian.

Adrian nodded. "I found your body by the creek eighteen years ago. There's something I've b