The Man's Decree

Hugging the girl, Winona asked, “How have you been, Heidi?”

“I’ve been quite well, Aunt Winona. If it weren’t for my father telling me about your return, I wouldn’t even have known you were back. He’s truly a scoundrel. How could he have arranged for you to stay in such a place? I must confront him about this later!” Heidi huffed after taking a glance at the surroundings.

“Your father had his reasons. Besides, hadn’t he already asked you to arrange some other place for me?” Winona coaxed.

“That’s true. I’ve kept your courtyard house just as it was and have been sending someone to clean it. I’ll take you there right now, Aunt Winona!” Heidi said, nodding in affirmation.

“Hold on. I still have a few friends. Bring them along, too!”

After Winona had said that, she called Catina and Feenix out. Following that, Jared and Viola also stepped out of their room.

Seeing such a crowd, Heidi appeared somewhat shy.

“Ms. Flowers, this is my niece, Heidi Zeever,” Winona said to Catina, making the introductions.

Then, Winona turned to Heidi and explained, “Heidi, I’d been living in Imperial Fox City all these years, and it was all thanks to Ms. Flowers for taking me in.”

“I’m Heidi Zeever. Thank you for taking my aunt in,” Heidi said to Catina politely.

had been taking care of me

had been Winona who took care of

right, come with me. Every visitor is an esteemed guest, so it was bad manners on the Zeever family’s part to have had

from her refined and gracious demeanor, she was

to a luxurious courtyard house

embodied the air

tonight to welcome you,” Heidi said unhurriedly

ahead and get busy. You’ve got Alchemist Fair coming up in a few days, so you

nod. Just as she was about to leave, someone suddenly hollered from outside,

cries,

the others went

what’s wrong?” Heidi asked

be held on Medicine God Island. Moreover, not all alchemists can attend. There’s an assessment they need to pass,” Forden

was rather

he paused slightly and asked, “Heidi, who are these

This is my aunt. The rest are her friends. They also came to