CH644 Apology
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Mogal watched Alex throughout the silent journey back to the Fortuna mansion.
Alex sat by the window, his gaze fixed outside, his expression blank—lost deep within his own thoughts.
From time to time, a quiet sigh would escape him, carrying a weight Mogal could not quite decipher.
Mogal did not know what was truly going through his leader's mind. However, he surmised that Alex had already vented whatever anger he had felt during the meeting, leaving behind something heavier… disappointment, perhaps, as they neared the mansion.
By the time they arrived, most of the uninjured members of Fortuna—predominantly Pangeans—were already engaged in training within the grounds with strange tools from Sugud.
Only a few of the Fury Knights remained stationed by the gate, keeping watch.
Zora, Eleanore, and Udara were already waiting at the entrance, stepping forward as the carriage came to a halt.
"How did it go?" Zora asked, a hint of hope lingering in her voice.
