Let only the strong, the intelligent, and the good ... to survive

 Alaric then realized that Aleksis was watching him intensely. He held out his hand to signal the girl to come and sit beside him.

 "Let's eat. After this, I want to invite you to sail again ..." he said. Aleksis who was forced out of her reverie unconsciously followed his words. She sat next to him and began to enjoy their lunch.

 "Uhm ... if we go to the ship, I want to first stop by the hotel to get some clothes," Aleksis stated. "I don't feel comfortable borrowing yours."

 "Hmm ..." Alaric nodded in agreement.

 They then dined quietly. Aleksis was still thinking about Terry's words on Rhionen Industries' owner, so she didn't chatter as usual. Alaric noticed this and inwardly wondered what happened when Aleksis spoke on the phone just now. Just what made the girl quiet?