As Siyu went downstairs to the dining room, he saw Elizabeth sitting at a table. When she saw him, she waved Siyu over. Siyu walks over and sits across from her.

“Why aren’t you at the hideout?” Siyu asks, resting his arms on the table.

“I’ve thought it over, and I’m going to go back to my father,” Elizabeth says with weary eyes. “It’s been a fun journey, but it’s time I go back. There are a lot of things I need to think about.” She says, her gaze lost in thought.

“I see…” Siyu says with his head lowered in thought. He looks up and says, “I don’t suppose there’s a chance you’ll change your mind? I could really use someone with your skills.”

“No, that’s alright. This journey… Although it was fun while it lasted, it has been tiring…” Elizabeth says with a lowered head. She looks up at Siyu and says with a melancholic smile, “Siyu, if you’re ever near the Evergreen Valley, come find me.”

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“Maybe,” Siyu says with a smile. “I feel I’m sorely in need of a vacation; I just might take you up on that offer sooner rather than later,” He says, trying to appear joyful. He laughs and says, “No need for goodbyes. I have an appointment to keep, but I’ll look for you in the future.” He says before standing up. “It’s been fun,” He says in a quiet voice before heading for the door.

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“It seems word of you has gotten around. You have more clients waiting to meet you,” The blonde woman says from across the desk.

“About that,” Siyu starts to say with his hands resting on his legs. “I was hoping there would be a different position available for me in your organization. I have a few useful skills that might be–” He tries to say but was stopped.

“No need,” The woman says with a wave of her hand. “For now, this is what you will be working on.” She says.

“Then I’ll have to decline,” Siyu says before standing and beginning to walk to the door.

The woman sighs. “Alright, take a seat. There could be something else for you, but your loyalty will have to be tested. As our relationship has been short, you’ll have to work your way up. Sit down." She says, watching as Siyu sits back down. "The country in the north, below the Sleeping Tundras is the country of Charlun. We currently operate a smuggling operation, importing a drug called Treebud into the country of Seer. You will be under the charge of my subordinate, Dorian Feyle. Find my secretary; she will direct you to him.” The boss says, tapping her hand impatiently on the desk.