He disappeared

Esme glanced at Aleister's retreating back. 

He was initially reluctant to leave her alone but truth to be told, she did not think she was in a perilous situation.

As long as she was awake, she could save herself in any ordinary situation.

Heaving a soft sigh, she continued walking forward on the street which was covered with a layer of snow as she glanced at the small shops on either side of the road.

The shop owners had their own hierarchy here in Capital City. When they stepped past the gates of the fair, the crowded shops belonged to the owners who had more fame.

And as they continued walking inside, the shops kept decreasing in their size and magnificence.

Her gaze landed on a small hut-like shop in the corner which looked like it would fall any time soon.