He reached down and grabbed the corner of the blanket...
And then, he slowly started to lift it—
Ring!
His wristband buzzed at this moment.
Kairo cursed under his breath, pulled back, and tapped it.
"Halo? Yo."
The voice of one of his warrior buddies echoed through.
"Bro, are you still coming to the arena today? We got a five-on-five set and they're talking trash already."
Kairo grinned. "Yeah yeah, I'm coming. Had to check something weird in the dorm but I'll be there in ten."
He cast one last look at the glowing bed.
Victor's silhouette remained unmoving under the blanket.
Kairo shrugged.
"Must be some experimental technique or something," he muttered.
And left.
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Back in Ascendant Realms...
Victor had finally returned to his quarters within the Violet Spring Sect. His private residence now had new adornments—markings indicating core disciple status, a small flowing spirit spring for cultivation, and new defensive formations.
