After everything cleared out, Astrea asked Hedin, "Sir, why did you decide to help us?"
Hedin simply replied that he wasn't helping them; rather, he did what his post required—deliver justice.
Astrea said, "I understand."
Then Hedin said, "All of you are invited to stay at my residence for one night as a treat for your efforts."
As they left the court, they finally regained the dignity they deserved. They were finally treated as the heroes they had earned the right to be.
That night, as they sat for dinner, they ate like there was no tomorrow.
Leo said, "Anew."
Anew asked, "Why are you guys eating like today is your last day on Earth?"
Faiz said, "It's because it's an Existforger tradition we all still follow to this day."
Riruru said, "That tradition is actually true. After every big battle, we feast like there's no tomorrow—except only the men eat like that."
Astrea said, "The faster we eat this, the more we get to eat."
Riruru said, "The food isn't going anywhere, kiddo."
Astrea said, "This food is just that good!"
Hedin said, "That is good to know. The chief worked hard on the dinner."
Astrea said, "No wonder it's so tasty."
Hedin said, "By the way, Astrea, I heard that you are still quite weak and want to grow stronger."
Astrea said, "Yeah, I want to, but the captain can only give me ideas, and training with others hinders the progress of our daily activities."
Hedin said, "I see. You don't get much time to train, and all you learn is on the go from life-or-death fights. It may have sharpened you, yet you still are unfamiliar with basic knighthood rules. That must be quite the dilemma. I might be able to help. Here's what I can offer—you can stay with me at my official residence in the royal capital."
Astrea said, "Really?"
Hedin said, "Really. Plus, at your current stage, you will just get yourself killed sooner or later. And Anew, the same offer is extended to you as well."
Anew said, "Thank you, Chief Justice."
Hedin said, "Think about it for a second. I can promise you—I lack mercy."
Astrea said, "I understand, and after hearing what you just said, I doubt you're lying. And yet, I'm still gonna say yes, because if I can't even stand training, how am I supposed to be the greatest Grandmaster in the history of our nation?"
Hedin said, "Good to see. Faiz, you and everyone else will go to your own bases tomorrow. And as for Astrea and Anew, you will be coming with me. Faiz, I will finish the final details with Lucifer tonight."
Faiz said, "I understand."
Later that night, Anew went to bed with Riruru.
Riruru said, "You sure look free."
Anew said, "Yeah. After what happened in the last few weeks, I feel a weight has been lifted."
Riruru said, "Yeah, kiddo, it's best if you take some rest for now since tomorrow will be just pure hell for you and Astrea."
Anew asked, "Ma'am, what kind of training will Mr. Hedin make us go through?"
Riruru said, "It's gonna be hard."
The next day, Astrea and Anew went with Hedin to the capital. By using Hedin's lightning magic, they were able to reach the capital from the port in only five minutes.
Astrea said, "I didn't know we could use magic for transportation."
Hedin said, "It's possible, yet only a few can do it—mostly because it requires a lot of magic power, which most people don't have enough of. If you waste your magic on transportation, then how will you fight?"
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