Sure, the thought of finally completing the mission and receiving a mysterious room gave Noa a sense of satisfaction.
But that wasn't all that mattered to him right now.
Watching Mia and Yun Qiqi interact made him feel something deeper.
It started with relief.
Standing together with her after so long lifted the biggest weight from his chest.
Reunion.
Something that meant more than any mission ever could.
"Let's make things official," he said.
"Go ahead," Mia answered. "I believe in you."
Noa said nothing.
He let her sign the papers, allowing the room to tremble with a glowing light.
"Brace yourself. You might lose consciousness," he warned.
Mia crossed her arms.
"Why are you telling me this now?"
Suddenly, the ancient light from the walls surged toward the papers and moved to envelop Mia.
She, however, stood completely still.
Time passed, but the streams of energy hadn't affected her.
Not in the way they did others.
