Chapter 23: Reporting
The first thing Lena did was take Rin to the hospital.
"I’m fine now, really! Look, I can even walk without feeling any pain," Rin insisted, trying to wave off her concerns.
But one sharp glare from Lena shut him up immediately.
Without another word, she forcibly admitted him to the emergency ward and paid his bills. Only after ensuring that he was in proper care did she return to Velcrest Academy.
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Chairman’s Office.
Lena stood in front of the large mahogany desk, her arms crossed loosely, while the Chairman gazed at her with a sharp, inquisitive look.
"So," the Chairman began, her tone firm but curious, "what kind of cadet is Rin Evans?"
Lena’s lips curled into a faint smile, which made the Chairman’s brow furrow slightly.
"Rin Evans..." Lena started, her voice calm but oddly soft. "He’s a good cadet. He has the qualities of an ideal hero."
The Chairman’s frown deepened slightly. Lena’s words were complimentary, but there was an informality in her tone that caught the Chairman’s attention. She rarely ever spoke so casually during reports—especially not during formal debriefings. It was uncharacteristic of her.