Arriving at Ester's mansion, Ryan dismounted his flying sword and stepped toward the familiar guards.
"Hello again," Ryan said. "I think your master is expecting me."
Gritting her teeth, the soldier murmured, "Just you wait," as Ryan walked out of her sight and into the house.
Entering the familiar environment, Ryan stalked forward and was about to call out when he felt someone pounce at him from behind.
"I've missed you so much," Ester said, leaping on Ryan and caressing his cheek.
"You have no idea how hard it's been for me to stay away from you."
'This is the Frost General?!" Yoko shouted in Ryan's mind.
'She wasn't always like this,' Ryan responded, remembering Yoko was still watching.
Not minding having a voyeur, Ryan allowed Yoko to keep watching as he embraced Ester.
"What did you call me here for, my Frost Goddess?" Ryan asked, using her new nickname for added emphasis.
"Frost Goddess?" Ester exclaimed, her cheeks becoming flushed.