After waking up, Kallen went to the stream to wash up.
Normally, there was no need to be so particular at a time like this, but they did not need to move at the moment. They were simply waiting for the Muli Squad to arrive and join them, so they had nothing else to do anyway.
Besides, his backpack already contained a full set of toiletries. They certainly needed to conserve their food supplies and various potions for critical moments, but what was the point of conserving toothpaste and toothbrushes?
Just as Kallen finished brushing his teeth, Ventura came over and asked quietly, "Captain, didn't you say we could only use the water here after Blanche treated it?"
Kallen nodded. "Yes. I'm different from you. I'm not afraid of this level of pollution."
"You're not afraid of this level of pollution?" Ventura's eyes widened. He silently opened his hand, copying Kallen's posture from last night, and a ball of Order Flames gathered in his palm. "Is it because of... this?"
Ventura was asking about the white flames Kallen had used last night. Those flames had been suffused with a holy radiance, the aura of... Light.
Last night, Kallen had known Ventura was beside him, but he had still chosen to use the Power of Light, because Ventura was someone he intended to bring into his inner circle. After spending these days together, Kallen had gained an understanding of his character.
Sometimes, sharing secrets was itself a way to grow closer, just like his relationship with Captain Neo. They tossed secrets at each other, which was actually a way of strengthening their relationship and fostering mutual trust.
Besides, Ventura was someone his grandfather had "saved."
As it turned out, Ventura had not pretended he had seen nothing, nor had he made