**Back to the Present**

There’s no mistake. Although his hair, his clothing, and the air around him is very different from when I met him before. This man…he’s Ren, the trader that I rescued! Why is Ren here? Why is he dressed like that?

Ren…is the Crown Prince of the Flame Dragon Empire?!

My mind went numb as many thoughts raced frantically through it. I stared with eyes wide opened at the Ren who was dressed in the highest-grade royal ensemble as befitting of the Crown Prince of a large empire. His hair partially tied back and decorate with gold jewelry. His royal robe must be made mixed with gold...