In general, Kyon was pleased about the battle with Yegorka. First of all, he was now an official participant in the tournament of the families. Second, his core had received 10% of the darkness. Third, he had tested the effectiveness of the vacuum barrier. Fourth, he discovered a new feature of his voracious key-spheres: they could absorb the corresponding elements to a certain extent, even if they were introduced from the outside. Otherwise, it wasn't worth it.
«Wake up, pretender.» - Juno hissed with exasperation, holding back the urge to punch her "sleeping" assistant in the side.
«How did you know?»
«I am not telling you.» - She replied peevishly. - «You didn't kill my friend because you're stronger than him, no, you used a gun. Just when I thought you couldn't stoop any lower! My grandfather is very disappointed in you! Aren't you ashamed of yourself?» - Juno's voice was hard with contempt.
«No, I am not.»