The following days were uneventful, and it was soon time to leave.

Whitney went all out to prepare Frank's departure, with blankets, clothes, and everything else he would need.

She also reminded him diligently, "Mr. Frankton, the city is different from our village. There are all sorts of villains-you have to be careful!"

Jason was unsure if he should laugh or cry. "Don't worry, Whitney. I'm doing fine in the city-I'd never allow Mr. Frankton to be bullied! You, on the other hand... don't be so sad that he's leaving!"

Whitney rolled her eyes at him, and he threw his hands up. "Just kidding. No offense!"

Still, his tone soon became serious. "I'm counting on you to help my dad, though. I've already hired contractors to renovate the house, so please keep an eye out."

Whitney nodded. "Don't worry-I'm the village chief here, and I'll have both eyes on your old man. You're the one who shouldn't bother your old man too much when you're out in the big city. He's old now-quit making him worry about you!" "Don't worry!" Jason smiled and walked up to Miles. "Dad, I'm leaving now. Take good care of yourself!"

The old man appeared wistful. "You said you weren't leaving again..."

When the time is right, I'll definitely

snorted. "Just be careful in the city, and take

Don't worry

for the stuff I did to my dad when I was

Jason smiled and nodded.

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they arrived in the nearest city and in front of a towering office building in the

where I work," Jason pointed at it and said. "I'm sorry, but you shouldn't

should laugh or cry-it looked like humblebragging

the heart of the business district!" Jason's tone changed as he bragged in another way. Frank simply looked on quietly

headed upstairs, reaching the

elevator, Frank saw the giant shield that read Gold Phoenix

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