Alex saw two girls looking from a side of the crowd excitedly toward him. It took him only a moment to recognize them even though he hadn't seen them for nearly 13 years.
Talia of the Cloud Iron sect had arrived at some time in the last 2 days and was excitedly waving at him. Next to her was the older, much stronger, Fang Yimu; the Prime Disciple of the Cloud Iron sect.
While Pearl fought, he waved at the two girls and beckoned them over.
"Your Majesty! It is very good to see you again," Fang Yimu gave a deep, respectful bow toward Alex.
"Your Majesty, I'm happy to see you again," Talia said.
"Lady Fang, Talia, it's been a while," Alex said. "13 years I believe."
"I saw you when we left for the Central Continent, Your Majesty," Talia said. "I couldn't come talk to you."
"Ah, right," Alex said. "My apologies. I saw you as well, but I couldn't talk to you either. I had a bit of a responsibility at that time."
