Chapter 658 - Retirement Place (1/2)
Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, in a city at the northern edge of the mountain range that forms the natural border between two countries, Elder Parker is taking a stroll to one of the city's famous boulevards enjoying the scenic view of the mountain range.
”I see you find yourself a perfect place to spend your golden years Elder Parker,” Lance said while walking alongside with Elder Parker.
Since it is summer in the city, Lance is wearing casual summer shorts and a t-shirt and a pair of loafers. He looked like a celebrity wearing a classic aviator sunglasses trying to escape the limelight by taking a vacation in a not so populated yet worthy to spend a vacation place.
”You are right, young man. I don't like the dense city lifestyle and its exorbitant cost of living.” Elder Parker said thou almost 90 years old, he still exudes that strong and domineering aura from him. He could still walk without any aid or anyone helping him.
One would be surprised if they found out that the old man lives alone in that city away from his family and friends.
”Why here among other retirement places? You could've chosen, Mt. Celandine or Hellebore if you want high altitudes like this or Crocus or Lantana if you want a place near the ocean?” Lance asked. If he wanted to take that old man back to Lotus City, he has to get his trust first.
The day that he visited J at Twelve Army with Lily and her parents, he found the location of Elder Parker with the help of some of the best trackers in the Society. He even asked for Leo's help. Knowing that he is the best when it comes to tracking people.
Until finally he succeeded and the moment he receives the news, he eventually booked a flight. Thou he told Lily that he will be gone for a few days for a business trip, he didn't tell her that that business involves her grandfather. He has to make sure that the old man is really in the place that he was told.
He didn't even tell J about it to avoid giving them false hope.
And now that he indeed found the old man, he has to convince him to go back to Lotus City with him. If he succeeded in convincing him, he'll tell J and Lily. He if failed, he'll ask help from Jacob or J.
”Hmm…don't you think this place is a perfect retirement place? The arts, the culture, the scenery, the climate, the boulevard where you can take a stroll not worrying that someone might suddenly press a gun or knife on your backside and ask for your money or watch, the castles and of course, the low cost of living.”