He approached the reception desk, where three cadets stood ready: one young man and two young women, their silver insignias gleaming at their collars. The moment they saw him, their composure faltered. His sharp features, steady gaze, and aura that seemed to hum with restrained power dazzled them.
"Your Pass," one of the girls said quickly, holding out her hand, almost too eager.
Yu Xi handed the pass over without a word, his expression calm and unreadable. The cadet scanned it, and a floating screen shimmered into existence, glowing softly as his profile appeared in neat, scrolling text.
The young man leaned forward, eyebrows raised in surprise. "Yu Xi. A-rank Esper. Impressive."
The second girl, her hand resting thoughtfully on her chin, tilted her head as she studied him. "I thought you were a guide, despite being so tall."
Yu Xi's gaze shifted toward her, calm but piercing. "What makes you say that?"
