The return portal deposited them back into the courtyard of their Vorara residence.
The silver pond rippled as the spatial transition ended. Lotus lamps flickered softly before stabilizing again. For a moment, the peaceful quiet of the estate contrasted almost comically with the absolute battlefield chaos they had just left.
Natalia stretched her arms over her head.
"That barely counts as exercise."
Kayla exhaled and leaned against the railing of the pond bridge.
"It counts for the other team."
Saffa collapsed into one of the courtyard chairs dramatically.
"I think I blinked and the game ended."
Gopu roared proudly as if he had personally carried the entire match.
Ainen wiped his hands as though he had just finished cooking rather than fighting Titans.
"Well then."
He clapped once.
"Next."
Almond opened the system interface.
"Two more A-rank wins."
The floating list of game modes scrolled before them again.
Dozens passed by.
Lily read a few aloud.
