Daniel was left in shock, his eyes widened, and his mouth hung open, wide enough to fit a goose egg. He remained in this state until the morning news session ended, and the channel switched to a lighter and more entertaining show.
Slowly regaining his wits, his face still reflecting disbelief, Daniel's first action was to dress and head to the communication center. Here, he had set up a communication routine with his 'supposed teacher,' Atlanteus, who had gone to Japan with Koyuki.
Back then, he had instructed the people involved in overseeing this, as he didn't entirely trust Matsudaira and his associates. To ensure control, he had established a dedicated group within the communication center. However, deeming this issue manageable, he refrained from using the individuals he had actualized from the card, opting for members from the Veneziale Gang who had already passed loyalty checks.
