"You've become quite popular," Lilian said to John, standing next to him as the two looked over the millions gathered before them. It was like an ocean of people, stretching out endlessly.
While her words were light, her face was scrunched up slightly. John glanced at her, and could tell she had not been expecting such a welcome from the city.
"The Grand Abbot told me the fights were broadcast to the people here," John said to her, explaining the crowd's reaction to their arrival.
"So that's why," Lilian sighed deeply, and then shrugged. She did not enjoy the attention, but knew she was helpless to do anything about it. Her true father already knew about what had happened, and other than him and the Asura, she did not really care about anyone else knowing about the truth.
"So, was the treasure you received worth all the fuss we went through?" she asked John curiously.
John smiled, and then nodded his head.
