Just as promised, Zaos's group met with Cohnal and the others in the middle of the next day's morning. Although they looked exhausted, Cohnal could tell that the mission was a success.
"I assume things went well, and no one got hurt. Good work, Captain," Cohnal said. "Some people noticed your absence, but they bought the story you made up."
"Good, let's return and rest for a few days until we confirm the results of this mission," Zaos said.
"You didn't confirm it?" Melisse asked.
"The right way to ask would be: you didn't confirm it, Captain?" Cohnal asked. "Geez, how are the others supposed to respect the Captain if we don't set an example?"
