In a state of agitation, Jayden ran frantically around the academy, seeking answers about Carla's whereabouts.
"D-Do you know where she is, Zeus?!" Jayden implored.
[ϟI lost contact with Carla Roger at the same time as you, boy.ϟ]
"B-But you told me you always keep an eye on my family!"
[ϟOnly your blood family, boy. Even then, I cannot intervene directly. I am bound to you.ϟ]
Frustration clenched Jayden's fists as he grappled with the limitations Zeus. The Miss Eden competition had recently taken place, with Layla claiming victory by a considerable margin. Jayden had eagerly awaited Carla and Milleia after the event, but only Milleia had appeared. Now, Carla was missing, and Jayden's search for her yielded no results except for her broken phone left behind in the dressing room. No one seemed to have any information about her, as Layla's victory had dominated the students' attention.
