91 What Am I Supposed to Do? Life’s Just Ridiculous!

After leaving the ring, he returned to his two students’ side.

Once again, Mia wore her hearts on her sleeves— or rather, on her face. Trails of tears were still gleaming on her cheeks and when the Soul Armature reunited with her, her arms were tightly hugging her guardian plushie.

Looking at how much Mia had worried about him made Baiyi feel warm. He couldn’t help ruffling her hair.

"Tsk... Tsk... I thought! I thought Mr Hope was going to..." She stammered. "I wanted to ask Sharkie to help you but i-it wouldn’t move anymore!"

Of course it wouldn’t move, it’s just a doll! This isn’t Toy Story, Baiyi laughed to himself at her childlike innocence. He pinched her cheeks in affection.

Tisdale, meanwhile, was less teary. She patted her chest and said, "That was very close, sir. We were very worried."