As Nathan walked out from the Lindberg residence with Queenie, Colin and the Elite Eight had killed so many of the Lindbergs' men that the opponent no longer dared to attack.
With that, all of them left the Lindberg residence.
Once they were gone, the Matriarch snapped back to her senses.
Humiliated! We've been thoroughly humiliated!
The great Lindberg family of Brimmopolis allowed Nathan to waltz in and out of their home with ease. Furthermore, her son's leg was broken, while countless other subordinates were grievously injured. It was an utter disgrace for the Matriarch.
With an angry expression, she instructed her subordinates, "Contact the person-in-charge of Brimmopolis border control. Get them to prevent Nathan from leaving the city. The Lindbergs will avenge tonight's loss!"
"Yes, Matriarch!"
Nathan soon arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Having gone through a traumatic day, Queenie was both starving and exhausted. Given that it would be too physically demanding to fly her home at once, all Nathan could do was to ensure she was well fed and rested.
After having a simple meal, Queenie curled into Nathan's arms and slept.
He laid her down in her bed and tucked her in. After which, he called Penny on video.
When Penny saw that her daughter was safe and sound, she, Benson, and Leah were finally put at ease.
Nathan smiled. "Since I'm here, I will have to pay a courtesy call to my friends and superiors who are now aware of my arrival. Therefore, it will be a few more days before I can bring Queenie home."
When Penny saw how Queenie was fine, her mind was put at ease. She answered, "Alright. Since it's Queenie's first time in Brimmopolis, you can show her around too. But please be careful, especially against the Lindbergs."
"I will!"
After chatting a short while longer, they ended the call.
When Nathan came out of the bedroom, he realized that Colin had been waiting for him for a long time.
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