Infinite System Inheritor Return From The Abyss

Sani Callista stepped forward, her serene expression carrying a sense of finality. "Thank you for your cooperation," she said gently, bowing deeply to the Japanese delegation.

The others in the room followed suit, bowing in mutual respect. The air of tension that had lingered throughout the meeting seemed to dissipate as the formalities concluded.

A soft ding echoed through the room, signaling the end of the session. Seoha immediately stretched her arms above her head, letting out a dramatic sigh.

"Ahh! Finally! I can breathe now. Meetings are so boring," she said, slouching back in her chair.

"I'm outta here," Lilith muttered, wasting no time as she walked briskly out of the room.

Alexa's sharp glare landed on Seoha, who had nonchalantly placed her foot on the table. "Seoha get your foot down. Have some respect for the room,"

Seoyun rolled her eyes dramatically but complied, removing her foot with a lazy shrug. "Fine, fine. You're such a perfectionist, Alexa," she teased, a grin tugging at her lips.

Before Alexa could respond, Hiroshi and Yuki, accompanied by the other three Japanese rankers, approached the twins. Hiroshi gave a deep bow, followed by the others.

"I want to sincerely apologize for my earlier actions," he said, his tone humble yet firm. "The way I acted was out of obligation to get serious during meetings by the deities and for the sake of our nation. I meant no disrespect to either of you."

As Alexa and Alex stood up, Alexa offered a small smile, her expression softening. "It's okay, we understand. You're just doing what you need to for your country."

Alex nodded in agreement. "We all have responsibilities, and sometimes those responsibilities push us into uncomfortable situations. No hard feelings."

Hiroshi and Yuki exchanged relieved glances before bowing again.

"Thank you for understanding," Yuki said. "We genuinely hope this matter gets resolved soon. Cooperation between our nations is crucial, especially with the wave coming."

Alexa nodded. "Agreed. We all need to focus on what's ahead. Cooperation is the only way forward."

Hiroshi smiled faintly, his posture relaxing slightly. "You two are wise beyond your years. I hope this is the start of a stronger alliance between us."

As the other rankers made their way out, one of them glanced back and said, "We'll go first. We'll wait for you at the hotel, Yuki."

Yuki smiled and nodded, waving them off. Once they had left, the room felt quieter, leaving only the twins and Yuki.

Sani, who had stepped out earlier, returned carrying a tray of tea and some light snacks. She placed it on the table with a warm smile.

"Time is running, yet you're acting as if you don't know each other," she teased gently, pouring tea into the cups.

Alex picked up a cup and nodded at Sani.

"Thanks, Sani. Well, how are you doing now, Yuki? Isn't this your first time back since you left?" Discover more stories at My Virtual Library Empire

Yuki's gaze softened, and she gave a small nod. "Yeah. I'm really sorry for not visiting sooner. Things have been... hectic."

Before Alex could reply, Yuki's eyes shifted to Alexa. Alexa met her gaze, only to roll her eyes with a huff. "Hmp, you've forgotten about us, Ms. President," Alexa said, her tone half-playful, half-annoyed.

Yuki chuckled lightly. "I'm no longer the class president, Alexa. That title belongs in the past."

"Whatever," Alexa muttered, but there was a faint smile tugging at her lips.

Yuki tilted her head, studying Alexa for a moment before saying, "Anyway, you've become more beautiful since the last time I saw you in the World PvP."

Alexa blinked, momentarily caught off guard. "Oh, uh, thanks," she said, brushing her hair behind her ear, pretending not to care.

Alex leaned back in his chair, smirking. "Yeah, Alexa's always been the charming one. But don't forget, I've gotten stronger too since those days."

Yuki nodded, a nostalgic smile on her face. "I don't doubt it. You two were always ahead of the pack back then. I used to wonder how you made it look so effortless."

"Hard work," Alex said, pretending to flex his arm.

Alexa shot him a glare. "And a lot of luck," she added pointedly.

Yuki laughed softly. "I've missed this. It feels just like the old days when we were all together in school."

"Yeah, before you disappeared on us," Alexa said, her tone lighter this time.

Yuki looked down, a bit apologetic. "I know. Leaving wasn't easy, but because of the monsters it's needed."

"Family comes first," Alex said with understanding.

"We get it. But it's good to see you again, Yuki."

Sani, watching the interaction, placed a hand on her hip and smiled warmly. "It's nice to see old friends catching up. You may not have noticed, but the bond between you three is still as strong as ever."

Alexa scoffed, trying to hide a smile. "Whatever. Don't get all sentimental, Sani."

Yuki chuckled. "Some things never change."

As the conversation continued, Yuki suddenly looked up with a soft expression.

"Then how is Seojun? Is he okay? I saw in the news that he returned."

Alex leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms. "Didn't you watch the Beast Doctor Academy entrance exam? Seojun entered and passed. He's in the academy now."

Yuki's face lit up with a gentle smile. She glanced down at her fingers, tracing small circles on the table absentmindedly. "I'm glad he's following his dream," she said softly, her voice carrying a hint of nostalgia.

Alexa, noticing the warmth in Yuki's tone, raised an eyebrow. "Why do you sound so... sentimental about Seojun? Don't tell me you've got some secret feelings for him."

Yuki's cheeks flushed slightly, but she quickly shook her head. "No, it's not like that! I just—well, I've always admired his determination, even back when we were in school. It's good to see him achieving what he's worked so hard for."

Alex chuckled. "Yeah, that's Seojun for you. He's stubborn when it comes to his goals."."

Yuki laughed lightly, her earlier nervousness fading. "I'm sure he hasn't changed much. But seriously, I'm happy for him. He deserves it."

Sani, who had been quietly listening, set down her tea and smiled. "Seojun has a lot of people rooting for him. It's good to see so many who care about him."

The group fell into a brief, reflective silence before Alexa broke it. "Enough about Seojun. He's not here, so let's not make him the topic of everything. Let's focus on something more important—like me."

Yuki laughed again, and even Alex couldn't help but grin. The mood in the room was lighter, a welcome shift from the tension earlier.