The fourth return signal tugged against Loccy's winch line before Hajin stepped off the service ladder onto the surface platform.
He released the safety lanyard only after Ferra carried the locked equipment case safely across the painted gold perimeter line.
Dozens of miners stood quietly around the medical wagons while Hans verified the rescue roster at the quarantine board.
A courier arrived from the administrative office, handing Hajin a folded dispatch strip sealed with Lana's personal wax stamp.
The dispatch stated that Ash exhibited faint geometric resonance marks along his forearm since the second subterranean shockwave.
Aria projected the young summon's internal status panel into Hajin's vision, displaying stable vessel readings without any active link.
[ Remote subject status: Inactive link ]
[ Residual geometric pattern: Persistent ]
[ External magical feedback: None ]
