Riley's plans, so far, had gone almost too smoothly.
Strengthening Snow—his main goal so far—was a success.
Not just in the sense that she had grown stronger, but in a way that completely exceeded what he originally aimed for.
There hadn't been any major setbacks, no serious complications that forced him to adjust course.
If anything,
Things had lined up a little too perfectly.
And it didn't stop with her.
Rose, Seo, Alice—each of them had been growing at their own pace, steadily becoming stronger without falling behind.
Even beyond them, the other key figures—Stacia, Flamme, Emilia, Vanessa, Janica—none of them had stagnated. Whether through direct involvement or the natural flow of events, they were all progressing.
Even Lucas.
Riley let out a faint breath at the thought.
His growth alone was enough to raise an eyebrow.
