The armored car screeched to a halt in the guild's garage, the scent of ozone and burnt earth still clinging to its chassis. The moment the doors hissed open, Bombom stormed out, a thunderous expression on his face. The cat-and-mouse game had begun, and he was already sick of it. He stalked into the main hall, Kaito trailing behind him with a mixture of amusement and genuine concern, only to find the rest of his team waiting. DragonSlayer, Gluteus, and Lyrielle were gathered near the reception desk, their faces etched with the frustration of having been summoned for a battle that was over before it began.
Ryo was there, too, leaning against the counter with an unreadable expression. He watched Bombom approach, his eyes tracking the furious, purposeful stride of his star Lily.
"So," Ryo began, his voice deceptively calm. "I take it the mission was a success?"
