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"Welcome!"

Bastian welcomed Yuri and Anne-Marie as soon as they arrived. Bastian was also dressed more formally today than any other time.

"Come, let's go dining room. You came just in time, all the preparations are done."

It would have been fine to ask a servant to guide them, but he went out of his way to greet Yuri and Anne-Marie personally.

"Here, Ms. Yuri and I prepared this for you. Thank you for holding a welcome party for us, Grandpa."

"No, no, you didn't need to do this! Thank you!"

Of course, a great noble family like the Crawfords had probably received all kinds of gifts but still, Bastian laughed happily when he got the gift Yuri and Anne-Marie had prepared together.

He seemed to be in a very good mood today.

They all headed straight to the dining room.

Creak!

When they finally reached their destination, a heavy door opened before them.

The blinding light of the chandeliers pricked their eyes. As soon as they entered door, a delicious smell drifted into their nose.

"I see the guests you've been waiting for have arrived."

Soon, the sight of Dominic Crawford and Kalian Crawford sitting at the table came into view.

Unlike Dominic who looked relaxed, Kalian's face was a little stiff. Apparently, all of the three Crawford men were attending the welcome party today.

As soon as they entered the dining room, Dominic's eyes met with Yuri's but there was no change on Dominic's face. Yuri was the same; she didn't even act like she knew him.

Bastian didn't seem very pleased about his son and grandson being here and upon seeing them, his eyes narrowed for an instant. But since Yuri and Anne-Marie were there, he quickly straightened his expression and led them in.

"Here, have a seat. Let us eat first."

* * *

"Ah, how come I'm the only one that's so bored?"

Siren lay on the floor, her fluffy wings spread all over as she glared at the ceiling. Her long, blue hair was draped over the floor like sea water

From beyond the window, the sky shone clear and blue. Meanwhile, here she was, stuck in this dark monastery by herself with nothing to do.

Now, the injuries she suffered from the slave traders had almost fully recovered so there was no need for her to stay and trim her feathers anymore...

"Ugh, I want to go outside too."

Because of Siren's appearance and her large wings, it was easy for her to stand out among people and because she was caught by slave traders and tortured not long ago, she was a bit afraid to leave the monastery.

'I wouldn't be so bored if someone was here, even if it's that annoying watchdog.'

However, Leo went out to play today again and Siren was actually the one who remained alone in the monastery like a guard dog.

'Forget it, whether it's the Crow or that watchdog, they've all lost their minds lately. Everyone's running around outside, doing what they want!'

Siren suddenly thought of those insufferable fellow test subjects and spitefully ground her teeth. Actually, she had been secretly spying on Odin and Leo nowadays.