The person heading towards us turned out to be my close friend who awakened with the power of the pirate king, Topher. We haven’t seen each other in over two decades. He has aged, the young adult I knew has now grown into a fully bearded man with sideburns carrying the aura of a monarch. We looked each other in the eye, and he asked, “Is it really you?" I replied with, “Yes it's me. I got resurrected through my soul binding contract with Max over here.” I raised my left hand and Max plopped down right on it. I then petted him on his little head. Topher then said, “I knew it! When Anne left, she was sure you would come back, and I believe her. This mansion is actually for you, we just disguised it as Stephanie's future home when she comes of age.” After hearing those words, Stephanie scowle
