But apart from their lunch break, Kali had spent practically the entire day fighting Titans. Her body had been pushed well beyond its limits. She had gone from nervous at first to increasingly proficient, until she could finally bring her full strength to bear.
Her excitement and physical tension had kept her adrenaline pumping, but when Bai Yu announced that evening that training was over, she collapsed straight onto the ground. Her hands were still trembling now, and she could not even hold a blade.
That, however, was precisely why Bai Yu looked at her with such satisfaction.
As they walked down the street, the setting sun slowly sank toward the horizon, stretching their shadows out behind them.
"This is going to be tricky. I doubt you'll be able to train for the next few days."
With Kali slumped over his back, he could still feel her muscles trembling.
"Speaking of which, Kali, aren't you developing a little slowly?"
Kali did not quite understand. She looked at the side of Bai Yu's face in confusion.
"Hm? What do you mean?"
Bai Yu turned to meet her eyes and gave a slight jut of his lips to indicate where he meant.
Following his gaze, Kali instantly flushed.
"Bai Yu!"
But she had no strength left now. She could not even lift her hands. She had wanted to put up a struggle, but in the end, she simply lay against his back, unwilling to move. So tired...
"Hahaha..."
Bai Yu burst out laughing.
Beside him, Xiate gave him a rather cold look.
"Dear brother, surely you don't think a remark bordering on sexual harassment is funny? Are you having trouble controlling yourself?"
Bai Yu's smile vanished instantly.
"Ahem. I'm just showing concern for our teammate's development, aren't I?"
Seeing Bai Yu's embarrassed