Chapter 336: Status And Influence

About noon after the whale's return, Corin and Loeus left their study session and headed to the Forge Institute. On the way, they met and, upon arrival, received the news that the whale had returned and was waiting for them.

So they went up and entered the room...

As they took a step inside, a strange atmosphere hung in the air. They saw the whale and Ruri side by side. The girl breathed a bit irregularly, but Loeus was completely indifferent, oblivious to anything, and waved, taking a step forward.

Corin, on the other hand, noticed, with a strange look, that Ruri's lips were extremely red, and her gaze seemed distant as if she were in another world. He looked at his master, a bit stunned, but saw nothing in him; his face was impassive as always.

'That sly girl... she really cried when Liumi died, and it melted us.' Alm spoke, a bit disturbed. 'She caught us off guard again; we can't afford to give an opening.'