The gatekeeper, hearing the commotion, initially assumed they were just regular residents of Flourish Garden.

But a closer look made him pause. These faces seemed familiar… and then it clicked—these were people he definitely knew.

“What are you doing back here? Didn’t you learn your lesson last time?”

Hope Newton asked knowingly, “Hey, Mr. Gatekeeper, are they residents too?”

The gatekeeper scoffed. “Nope. Just two crazies causing trouble. Last time, they tried forcing their way in, and I tossed them out with one arm.”

“Oh, I see… Well, be careful. I’ve heard these kinds of people have a strong taste for revenge.”

Mentioning “revenge” instantly reminded the gatekeeper of the...