"Is that all?" the head warden inquired.
"Yes," Valentine nodded. Having finished narrated her encounter with Ezra.
Though suspecting, the head warden didn't press on.
Regardless, they'd been able to get the needed blood sample-it was a satisfactory outcome.
That said…
"You will not be going back into that cell any time soon"
"What?"
"Meeting him as an Expert is far too risky. You'll have to ascend to master rank"
"We had a deal!"
"Yes, we did. That's why I'm not chasing you away right now. But, while you stay here, you will do as you're told"
"And do what? Become a master? You say that as if it's easy"
"It's neither impossible. You'll be paired with the two female squad leaders around. They'll be your teachers" he stared at her. "If you can't ascend master rank with their help, you'll never be able to achieve it otherwise"
While reluctant, she nodded stiffly.
The head warden walked away. "I'll notify your teachers. Training begins tomorrow"
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