'Ah… I hate thinking…'
Vale lay down on his stone bed, tucked himself under [Stay Safe], rested his head on [Cold Pillow], and closed his eyes.
***
The next day came, and the moment Salome laid eyes on him, it was clear she noticed something about him had changed.
She stared at Vale before muttering with a smile on her face:
"Congratulations."
Vale smiled warmly.
"Thanks."
Vale and Salome talked for a little while, yet Vale held back from telling her any of his mental breakthroughs. It would be up to the succubus and succubus alone to find her path.
Salome walked off to change guards with Awilix, and Vale found his way to the completed training room with Toy as he waited for the black door to the Council of Vice to open.
Once there, he came upon Diana's and Alpha's team locked in a battle. Yet, when they noticed Vale watching, they froze and greeted him.
"Hello, master."
