Elder Rachel stood near the entrance of the God Gym, hands folded calmly in front of her as usual.
Then she noticed familiar figures coming.
Her eyes lifted, and she immediately saw them.
Dahlia, Eliza, Arden, Dion, Clara, and the twins Rynar and Rynor were walking back into the grounds.
Rachel's face softened in relief.
"They're back," she murmured.
She stepped forward a little, already preparing to ask if they were hurt.
Her gaze moved over them one by one, checking their posture, their breathing, and the small signs she had learnt to read as a mother.
Then she paused.
Her brows knit together slightly.
"…Where is Garion?" she asked.
The group slowed.
Rynor scratched the back of his head. "…Uh."
Rynar clicked his tongue and looked away. "Tch."
Rachel's heart sank just a little.
"What happened?" she asked, her voice still gentle but firmer now.
Dahlia let out a long sigh and rubbed her neck.
"Master's still in the demon world."
Rachel stiffened.
"…What?"
