Chapter 280
"Mum! I'm home!" Grey's voice rang out with rare excitement as he stood before a pristine white door. Behind him stood Greg, Scarlet, Raze, and Vince, all taking in the warm neighborhood that stretched around them.
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After stepping down from their carriage, their escort mission finally concluded, the group had followed Grey through the bustling town.
The streets bustled with life—vendors calling out their wares, children playing near fountains, and the scent of baked bread lingering in the air.
But what stood out the most was the reaction of the townspeople.
The moment they laid eyes on Grey, dressed in the flowing robes of a prestigious academy, accompanied by similarly garbed companions, smiles instantly lit up their faces.
"Hey, Grey! Welcome back!" a middle-aged man called out cheerfully.
Grey returned the greeting with a small, reserved smile and a polite nod.
"Welcome back, Grey!" Another passerby called out, followed by yet another.
