Jun'Tal eventually fell asleep after the movie and the emotional-control tests were finished, while Ning remained on the island long enough to make sure the boy's power had completely settled. Once the System confirmed there was no unusual buildup of energy inside him, Ning left the shelter behind and disappeared from the island.
He arrived inside Prince Tarian's private quarters in Veronoth without warning, appearing near one of the windows before quietly taking a seat and waiting. The prince returned several minutes later, opening the door while speaking to one of his guards outside before stepping in and closing it behind him.
Tarian noticed Ning almost immediately.
The prince jumped back and reached for the weapon at his side, but he stopped himself once he recognized who was sitting inside his room. His panic lasted only a moment before irritation quickly replaced it.
"What are you doing here?" Tarian asked. "And how did you even get inside?"
