Fang Hong and Aleph entered the side hall and unexpectedly found a 'familiar face' waiting for him.
A noble girl with golden hair was dressed in the traditional robe of the Istania people, with gold patterns on a red background, and was glaring at him coldly. Unlike in Bain, the Earl's daughter now had her hair tied up, looking much more mature than before. Lavali said nothing, merely watching him and Aleph, then extended her hand to block their way.
At the moment Fang Hong saw the Earl's daughter, he instinctively wanted to turn around—but two Knights of Sand were motionless by the entrance, watching this direction, and even if he tried to run, escape seemed unlikely.
Lavali smirked and coldly said, "We meet again, Great Alchemist."
Aleph appeared slightly confused, looked at Lavali, then Fang Hong. He obviously recognized the Earl's daughter, and asked, "Lavali, what are you doing here, do you know Ade?"
