Ang walked out of Tan'anster City's teleportation square, feeling as though everything around him carried a faint sense of unreality. It had just been daytime in Latvia, yet in the blink of an eye, he had arrived in Tan'anster's night. The abrupt transition left him slightly dazed, and he realized that every time he returned from Latvia to Tan'anster, he was greeted by this familiar darkness.
Ilsa had already reported the situation in Latvia to the duke in advance, and the duke was very pleased with the Warrior Academy's performance. This operation had not only successfully eliminated the evil ghosts but had also honed the warriors' practical combat abilities. The duke had even begun considering whether to continue this form of live-combat training, giving Warrior Academy students more opportunities like this. However, Ilsa had not mentioned Ang's specific contributions in her letter, instead crediting the entire Warrior Academy. Ang did not mind. He understood Ilsa's intentions and gladly accepted the arrangement.
After leaving the teleportation square, Ang and the others were greeted by a dedicated reception team. Their task was to ensure the warriors' safe return and provide them with the necessary rest and arrangements. Although they had just endured a long campaign and journey, the warriors' faces still shone with the joy of victory, their exhaustion tinged with relief.
Ang learned that the ashes of the warriors killed in action in Latvia had already been sent back to Tan'anster when the teleportation array was activated last time. Their families had surely received the news and were mourning their departed loved ones. Teacher Todd would deliver the Black Magic Crystals belonging to those warriors to their families. They were both a consolation and an honor, symbolizing the sacrifices they had made for their homeland.
Ang looked at the families of