Noah glanced at Lola, who remained deep in focused meditation as she worked toward her own breakthrough to grandmaster rank. Her breathing was steady and controlled, suggesting she was making excellent progress toward her goal. Disturbing her training for a simple departure notification seemed counterproductive.
Leo remained peacefully asleep next to Lola.
Noah quietly activated the portal system and prepared to return to Earth for some well-deserved rest and private practice with his newly expanded capabilities.
Back in his resort, Noah grabbed his phone to check for anything that might have happened during his absence.
"My father called...Ethan has also sent me a few messages." Noah muttered as he read the notifications. The notifications weren't visible from the outside, but were simply notifications. Both communications probably required his attention, though he hoped neither represented urgent problems that would complicate his already complex situation.
