A Risky Plan

Rhode laid his hands down, quietly gazing at the spots of light fading away. After the final spot of light vanished, he turned around and left the room without looking back. Everything that he experienced here had ended, just like in the past, present, and future. The beginning of a phase meant the end of another.

Same went for everything else.

When Rhode returned to the meeting room, the four of them displayed awkward expressions. Arthur gaped, but didn't speak a word. Ningmi and Ningjing looked at Rhode with complications. Serena let out a cough upon realizing their reaction, but when she was about to speak, Rhode raised his hand and stopped her.

"Alright, there's no need to talk about the past anymore. I've heard enough and don't wish for it to repeat. We need to get back on the right track. I suppose we don't have time to waste on consoling and having a heart-to-heart chat."

"You're right."