Order of the Elements

Part 1: Family Business

A massive estate stood before them–

Traditional yet modern, its elegant architecture stretched across acres of perfectly maintained land.

Beyond it, a dense, green forest loomed, stretching far into the horizon.

Five figures stood at the grand entrance.

Mei turned to them, smiling. "Well... welcome to my home."

Hikari took a deep breath, inhaling deeply. "Ahh, I haven't been here in a while. I missed the smell of herbal tea."

Haruto glanced at the estate, then back at Hikaru. "...You guys didn't tell me we had a rich friend."

Silence.

Hikaru and Teshii stood completely frozen–

Jaws dropped.