It was my first time entering the warehouse district from the outside. I used to access it through the secret passage from my home.

Lauren was utterly astonished as she also experienced it for the first time. I explained that this place was an absolute secret and she couldn’t tell anyone about it.

There was no need for me to say any more. Lauren understood.

Atlas asked me to check on Anya while he went to the main building.

I got someone to fetch Anya for me. It had been quite a while since I last saw her.

She arrived quickly. She probably knew it was me. Her face lit up with joy as she ran over to me with a big smile on her lovely face, making her even more charming.

Lauren stared at her and asked, "Where did you find such a pretty little girl?"

I kept it brief.

Anya looked completely different. Her complexion was brighter. She spoke to me in still awkward English. "You’re here, Madam!"

"Oh, you can speak English now?" I looked at her in delight, pulling her over and introdu