One of the teleportation devices in the hall of Team Flare's base flashed. A few seconds later, a member returning from outside stepped out. His hair was disheveled and his lips somewhat pale as he walked through the hall in a bloodstained uniform. He was Xiao Yan.
None of the nearby Team Flare members paid particular attention to the blood on his clothes. Such things were perfectly ordinary in Team Flare.
A woman in an Elite Uniform appeared in front of Xiao Yan. Despite the wide passage, she deliberately blocked his way. With an angel's face and a devil's figure, this woman was someone Xiao Yan recognized at once: the person who had abandoned him in the wilderness.
Even knowing that, Xiao Yan feigned composure and politely bowed to her first. "May I ask what you need from me?"
"As expected of someone Lord Feng took an interest in-exceptionally calm. I came to see you for two reasons. First, congratulations on completing your wilderness training. Now, please come with me." The woman gave a wicked smile.
Should I go? Xiao Yan stared at the mysterious woman and noticed a Noivern standing behind her. He had seen that same Noivern in Snowwind Town. Without a doubt, this woman had followed him since the wilderness training began, watching him the entire time. He felt there was more to this whole affair.
Xiao Yan nodded and followed her through the crowd and out of the hall. They walked along the corridor for a full five minutes before reaching an office door. The rather futuristic-looking door felt very familiar to him.
This is...
The woman in the Elite Uniform gave the customary knock, then opened the door and led Xiao Yan inside.
Inside the office, Feng stood before a floor-to-ceiling window, his hands behind