She never got a chance to thank him before he passed away.

Joan Dunn was silent, too.

Back when she was a delinquent, and bad at school, James was the one who inspired her to change her life.

He passed away before she had the chance to meet him.

The others in the crowd were also reticent.

Their class monitor had been the Black Dragon all along. The man who went above and beyond for his country, and fought for her safety but died within her borders.

After the memorial, everybody took turns to light their incense.

The entire affair lasted until midday.

On their way back, James held Thea and spoke to her sweetly, “Darling, the mountain roads are harder to walk on, be careful. Would you like me to carry you?”

“N-no.” Thea blushed. There were so many people around them, how could she say yes?

Quincy felt a twinge of jealousy watching them.

She was jealous of Thea for having a loyal husband that was always beside her.

The crew made it back to the villa.

Thea wanted to have lunch at the villa