While Natalie furrowed her brows in thought, Felix's heart sank. The surname "Earnhart" was far too distinctive for him not to make a connection. Moreover, if Atlas was pestering Natalie, it meant they were likely of similar age.

Felix had every reason to suspect it was the same guy who had come looking for him in the capital last time.

"Never mind. That guy is relentless—it's impossible to avoid him anyway," Natalie said firmly.

The messenger nodded and vanished.

Natalie turned back to Fe