1312. Forest

"We failed the mission because of me," Miss Canson said once Noah disappeared from her sight. "I will make sure that my Mother understands this. You would have taken care of him if you didn't have to protect me."

Miss Canson appeared quite broken about that outcome. She cared about Zach, and she didn't want to see him punished due to her weakness. Moreover, meeting Noah had shown her the difference between an ascended and a divine existence that didn't overcome similar trials.

"I wouldn't be sure so sure about that," Zach replied without moving his gaze from the direction where Noah had left. "Hybrids are hard to deal with, and this one has been ready to fight during the entire conversation. He didn't want a battle, but he didn't fear it either."

"Do you think he had a chance against you?" Miss Canson asked as surprise appeared on her face.