Rain was lying on the sandy beach, his gaze fixed upon the sparkling stars above. The beauty of the night sky should have brought him a sense of tranquility, but his mind was clouded with regret over his cringe words to Ben.
"I really messed up with Ben earlier," Rain admitted to himself, a tinge of remorse in his voice. "It was so cringe. But it's too late now. I hope I don't have to do things like this in the future."
He tried to console himself, acknowledging that his plan had succeeded. Having Ben on his side meant he could gather valuable information about the Academy without resorting to risky hacking or sneaking around.
"At least Ben can provide me with the inside info," Rain mused, his tone tinged with relief. "It's a relief not having to rely on questionable methods. I need to stay cautious, though. One wrong move and I could be exposed. Still, thanks for help system."
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