Chapter 214 - 208. The Sheltered One
It was a big announcement that affected not just the whole Eastern Federation, but also the whole continent.
Journalists were busy with so many topics of discussion they could cook, and the headlines of news sites were changing every minute. Interview requests were flooding, yet espers were hurriedly going back to their lodging. Not because they wanted to avoid the press, but because they had to discuss the next agenda; which faction should they rally behind?
The member of Trinity was never seen leaving the association building, simply because the basement parking lot of the headquarter was connected to Mortix’s hotel. Should they take another route, they would be swarmed with countless journalists--especially those who already connecting the dot and realized the significance of the Strike Guide Division.
And so, while the world was abuzz with countless discourses among every layer of society, Zein turned off his commlink and spent a peaceful afternoon tea time with the others.
To his surprise, Dheera and Nadine didn’t look so shocked. They might, initially, but by the time they arrived at the hotel, they were already fine. If anything, they were more shocked by the journalist staying outside that immediately spotted their black uniform and chased them aggressively. It was Lex and Alice’s quick wit that saved them, as the assistants immediately pulled the guides to the basement corridor that led to the hotel right after the announcement was made.
"I see," Dheera nodded while stroking her chin solemnly like a sage. "I understand now why Captain never stop training us even after the trial run."
"Is that why you’ve been delegating your task to me?" Nadine raised her brow as she came to the realization.
"You are my insurance, yes," Zein confirmed. "The division had to keep functioning even while some of us are in the Deathzone."
Dheera widened her eyes. "Wait--so sister Nadine will stay behind?"
"Yes,"
"Nooo!" Dheera clutched the older guide’s arm. "What should I do without you?"