The military vehicle moved through the streets of Plush City under a sky that had only recently stopped shaking.
Reiji sat quietly in the back seat, his wrists still locked inside the Mana Suppression Cuffs. The metal had become almost meaningless by now. His Mana System was already recovering, and although his skills remained unavailable, he could feel something slowly returning beneath his skin.
A faint warmth pulsed through his body.
He glanced at the system window.
[Current Mana System Recovery: 31%.]
He sighed.
'Still too slow.'
Across from him, the A-Rank Awakened woman remained silent. She had barely spoken since they left the headquarters. Her eyes occasionally shifted toward him, studying him with the same cautious expression she had worn since the moment she arrested him.
Eventually, she broke the silence.
"You're unusually calm for someone who's still under arrest."
Reiji looked at her.
"Should I scream?"
"Most people would at least complain."
