Isaac gave a short nod to Vale and turned away.
He didn't explain further, and Vale didn't ask.
Some things didn't need words.
When Isaac went back inside, the quiet murmur of discussion came back to his ears.
Papers covered the large table. Diagrams of formation structures, lists of potential Super Guild ranks, outlines of training routes, and flowcharts of economic plans all piled together in organized chaos.
Isaac sat down, rolled up his sleeves, and went back to work. The others followed his lead without much talk.
Night eventually settled in, but no one seemed to notice.
At one point, Isaac looked up and noticed Alice standing by the door with Emily and Celia.
"You should all go rest," he said, pushing the pendant on the table toward her. "Take this with you."
Alice frowned. "And you?"
"I'll stay here for now," Isaac replied. "We still have a lot to finish before morning."
She hesitated, fingers brushing the Soulbind Pendant.
