Daniel was surprised not only by the Patriarch's agreement to join the Order of Ember, but also by Kim Tae-sung's silent approval, despite his well-known aversion to foreigners. Daniel wondered what experiences or realizations had led Kim Tae-sung to suppress his aversion, to the point of remaining calm when the Patriarch decided to join an organization led by a foreigner.
He wondered what had happened to Kim Tae-sung. It seems like he has changed or matured in some way.
Afterward, Daniel excused himself and entered the VTOL, returning to Sector Alpha City along with his family.
Koyuki, on the other hand, didn't have a choice but to follow Reiko back to Japan on another VTOL for training. It would be quite some time before she finished her training and could meet with Daniel again.
— Meanwhile - Switzerland - Bern —
