Skilled at Doing Time in Tracen

At last, Takamine ended their tedious staring contest. For now, she felt she had seen enough of this man.

She could tell this trainer was different from those who thought only of profit or did everything by the book.

Whether she would eventually tire of him depended on what results Zhou Yuang could achieve that she hadn't expected.

She glanced around casually, and everyone else's gaze immediately retreated under the pressure of her presence.

"One more thing. My younger sister can be... overly stubborn sometimes. Frankly, I think that immature child will hurt herself sooner or later. I don't need to tell you what to do, do I?"

She still remembered the question Zhou Yuang had asked her earlier. Now she had one for him.

"Of course. I'll give everything I have. Even if it takes a lifetime, I'll protect her."

"Not your best, but everything you have, hmm?... Don't trip over your own sweet talk."

Takamine had long known that her sister and Zhou Yuang were close, so she didn't seize on the word "lifetime."

She knew she couldn't protect her younger sisters forever. Unless... Hmph.

Something seemed to occur to her. She frowned, turned her head away, then spun around and left.

Coming and going as she pleased had always been Takamine's way.

After all, throughout her time at the vast Tracen Academy, she had never had to worry about anything.

No one had ever restrained her. She hated restraints because they were a weakness.

Seeing her leave, Zhou Yuang immediately followed. He didn't think that meant he'd passed her test.

Their date wasn't over yet.

"I've actually been holding back. There's plenty more I haven't said."

Zhou Yuang's tone suddenly changed, turning firm and forceful.

"But there's one thing I have to tell you. Members of the