Of course, it was also possible that Welt had finally realized he was a figurehead. If he kept ignoring Anti-Entropy's affairs like this, he might return after recovering only to find Anti-Entropy completely collapsed.
According to Schicksal's intelligence, the major factions within Anti-Entropy were all being purged. One stone had truly stirred up a thousand waves.
I hope Tesla and the others are okay. Bai Yan silently prayed.
In the end, Himeko did not make the students undergo any outrageous training. She merely added some practical combat instruction.
Ever since Kiana returned very late that day, she had suddenly become remarkably disciplined.
Everyone, including Bai Yan, could not help asking what had happened to her.
Her answer was always the same: she wanted to work hard with Durandal as her goal.
Everyone was extremely surprised, but also deeply gratified. Theresa especially felt relieved that her niece had finally grown up.
Bai Yan sighed. Constant instruction was ultimately no match for personal experience. One beating was enough to make someone understand the gap.
Back in the dorm, Bai Yan decided to spend the evening gaming with Bronya.
But at the moment, Bronya was the only one in the dorm.
"Where are Mei and Kiana?"
"I don't know, but Kiana just called Mei aside alone—want to play?"
Bronya handed her a controller. Bai Yan caught it and immediately sat down beside Bronya.
"Xiao Yan, are we playing that one again today?"
"Sure."
The two got into the game.
Elsewhere.
Kiana held Mei's hand and led her all the way to a corner of the shopping district.
The place was packed with people, because nightfall was when this street truly came alive.
"Kiana, it's already very late. Curfew starts in another hour..." Mei looked around with some concern.
"Okay, we'll stop here."
Kiana