THE PALACE

Although Edgar didn't know what Hunter had promised Fritz, Edgar tried to remain calm. He wasn't going to stay undercover forever. Besides, the police and Desmond's security forces would soon arrive. Edgar only needed to find Elissa.

Edgar watched every shape of the building. The building before him was a fairytale palace with towering towers and still black bricks. The structure was dominated by Greek architecture. Or even all of them had Greek flavor. Only one is not—the two date palms planted before the palace gate. According to Edgar, Fritz seemed to want to combine the two concepts of the princess kidnapped by the dragon and the princess from Aladdin's fairy tale.

"So, where is the gift you promised?" asked Fritz.

Edgar was still calm. "You invited me all the way here just to collect a promise. You didn't serve me food first?"

"Oh right. Let's eat first while talking."

Edgar laughed. "It's been a while since we talked together, right?"

"Yeah. But if you don't bring that gift, you