It was not happiness that appeared on Mina's face when Clyde told her she was ready. She did not even smile. Instead, a fierce determination settled over her expression, like a bull realizing that the gate had finally opened and it was time to charge.
Mina only gave him a curt nod, but there was enough force behind it to show how seriously she took his words.
She walked toward him with quick, purposeful steps until she stood directly in front of him.
"Tell me what else I need to do after this," Mina said, her voice cold and steady.
Clyde remained silent for a while. His eyes moved as he considered his next move. After a moment, he finally answered.
"I think we should form a team with just the two of us. We'll enter a Ruin and test your capabilities."
Mina frowned. "You just said I'm ready."
"Yes. But you still need to be tested. I want you to see what a world that has already been destroyed looks like."
