Depart
Lucas brought Ethan and Irene to a secluded part of the Academy, where his team was waiting.Irene glanced at Ethan. She felt a bit tense and nervous, but Ethan maintained his usual cold and indifferent expression, like an ice wall. However, when Lucas turned and looked at him, Ethan suddenly displayed an innocent and excited face as if it was his natural expression.As they entered a room the murmurs of conversation fell silent and all eyes turned towards them. Lucas's teammates were gathered around a large table covered with maps, charts, and various tactical documents.The first to greet them was Lila, the woman with sharp eyes and a stern demeanor. Her short, dark hair framing a face that seemed carved from stone. Her piercing gaze assessed Ethan and Irene critically."These are the recruits?" Lila asked, her tone clipped and businesslike.Lucas nodded. "Yes. This is Ethan and Irene. They've been training hard and are ready to join us."