The next day Erend woke up after getting a little sleep. The rest had allowed him to forget his troubles a little and though the problems were still there, at least he felt lighter than the night before.
For him, that was already good enough.
He went to the bathroom, washed up, and then carried out his usual exercise routine with the others.
This morning felt different.
Since most of the candidates were still being treated in the infirmary, the number of people doing morning exercises had dropped significantly.
Only a handful remained. There were the staff members, a few guards not currently on duty, and among them were Erend, Adrien, Billy, Jessica, Thomas, and Conrad.
The atmosphere was heavy. Their steps and movements lacked energy and the silence between them pressed more than words.
