Chapter 9: Incredibly Astonishing Numbers
Shido's senses slowly drifted back to reality, his mind was so fuzzy as if trapped in a lingering dream. Distant voices wavered in and out of his awareness, fragments of words breaking through the dull hum ringing in his ears.
"Coordinate FJ 1820, target 'Princess' has been lost."
"Are reaction waves below detection threshold?"
As those words muddled together in his sluggish consciousness, a sudden, blinding light flashed through his eyes, invading his vision.
Shido groaned softly, squinting against the glare. He jerked up with a start, the action forcing a sharp breath from his lips.
"Gah...!"
"Hm... Looks like you're awake." a monotone voice filled with tiredness said from nearby.
Shido turned his head toward the sound, blinking rapidly as his vision adjusted to the sterile white light of the room.
Standing close beside him was a beautiful pale blue haired woman wearing a ponytail on the side. She had a tired expression and a pair of dark circles under her eyes holding a flashlight, which she had just retracted.
Her tired expression and slouched posture gave her an air of someone always worn out, she continue to stare at him as she studied him carefully.
Shido look back at her for a few seconds observing her beautiful countenance.