Ning returned to the Star Hero Agency after several weeks away, finding the building just as busy as ever despite how much the world had changed over the past few years.
Blake's clones moved through the halls carrying reports, speaking with staff, and dealing with the endless administrative work that came with managing heroes, while the original Blake sat inside his office looking over the latest ranking data.
The moment Ning stepped inside, Blake looked up and smiled.
"You picked a good time to show up. Your numbers have been climbing again."
Ning walked over and glanced at the screen on Blake's desk. His name had risen considerably compared to where it had fallen after the summit, and Blackfang now sat comfortably inside the top ten.
Blake leaned back in his chair with visible satisfaction. "It took a while, but public opinion finally settled. You're officially top ten now."
Ning looked at the number for a moment before nodding. "That's enough."
