After visiting a few neighborhoods, Hank had a general idea in mind.

Eric initially wanted Hank to stay in Salt City overnight, but Hank was eager to return, gather the villagers, and hold a meeting.

Eric returned to the Williams residence after seeing Hank off at the train station.

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Seraphine was talking and laughing with another woman there.

"Eric!" She waved at him. "Come over, and let me introduce you to my good friend, Jessica, from the Watson family in King City!"

Seraphine didn't think too much about it. With his talents and as Orion's apprentice, she believed Eric would likely develop his career in King City. Besides, Eric would likely interact with other prominent families' heirs and heiresses in King City in the future. As such, getting to know each other now seemed like a good idea.

Eric politely nodded at Jessica.

"Where's Sylvia?" he asked.

Sylvia was his main concern—nothing was more important than her. It had only been half a day, but he missed her immensely.