Although Jonas was unsure of Yushua's current condition, he could more or less guess the situation she was in.
As a hidden asset planted in advance, the Void Realm Church would play a crucial role in the developments to come... Of course, that was only a precaution. How things actually unfolded would depend on the roles the other powers in District 25 played in the coming upheaval.
And by Jonas's reckoning, that "upheaval" would arrive very soon.
"Where would you like to go today?"
Esnie's voice came from the driver's seat, interrupting Jonas's thoughts. Through the rearview mirror, he noticed that her hair had grown somewhat longer without him realizing it. A hair ornament held it behind her ears, further accentuating her earrings and lending her a little more allure and gentleness.
"Let's take a look at the Security Department's training grounds... And I might have a favor to ask of you, Esnie."
"A favor... Do we really need those formalities between us?"
At his words, Esnie sounded a little helpless, and her tone grew more earnest.
"As long as it's something I can do, you only need to ask."
Although she very much wanted to ask what it was, Esnie restrained her curiosity. As her earlier behavior had shown, she was actually a woman of few words. Only in front of Jonas did she reveal that less respectable side of herself.
And not long ago, she had already given herself to him, body and soul. Naturally, such a "distant" request from Jonas prompted a small measure of displeasure.
"After all, a favor deserves something in return. I'm looking out for you here," Jonas said with a smile.
Esnie thought it over and seemed unable to find an argument against it.
"That may be true..."
Through the rearview mirror, Jonas