Both women halted abruptly, gazing at him with wide eyes.
Rex's voice was cold when he said, "This territorial bullshit behavior ends here and now!"
"I don't have time for petty competitions! If you two want to serve me, that's fine!" Rex pointed at them. "Just don't fight over stupid and annoying things!"
"You all need to know how to share and work together to make me feel even better! You got that?!"
"Y-yes...!" Both agreed with a fast nod.
He pointed at Lilith. "You need to go back to the Underlayer right now."
"You've been on the surface all night, and Mordecai will expect some kind of report."
"Tell him I'm successfully embedded in the Academy's student population and will attend the Apostle gathering as planned."
"Make yourself available for when I need you, but don't make it obvious that you're here."
Lilith's face fell. "But Master, I wanted to be with you longer! I could stay a little longer and—"
