Watching Luna leave the room, Ace also didn't linger any longer.
This situation demanded more than just trust, he also needed a backup, a brute force even.
He took to the air and made his way toward the training grounds, where Elder Akha—now a grand elder—was currently overseeing logistics.
From above, he spotted her briskly dishing out orders to the younger disciples, her voice sharp and commanding.
Lily stood beside her, arms folded, wearing a frilly maid outfit that didn't suit the place, not one bit. Infact she even looked thoroughly bored.
Ace landed without a sound.
"What goes here?" he asked, his voice calm but cutting through the clamor like a sword.
"Ah—!" Lily flinched, startled. "Don't sneak up like that!"
Ace raised an eyebrow. "As a peak legend rank, how could you not notice my presence?"
He paused, then added dryly, "Unless… you genuinely think I'm not worth noticing. That's hurtful."
Lily coughed and looked away, clearly not denying it.
