Good thing Ace got Rika's number.
He dials immediately, barely giving himself a second to think. The call rings and rings, but no one picks up.
His jaw tightens.
He calls again.
Still no answer.
Frustrated but determined, he keeps trying. On the fifth attempt, the call finally connects, and Rika's voice comes through, sounding breathless and slightly guilty.
"I'm really sorry, Ace! I was out there trying to make ourselves stronger. Oh! By the way, we now train together- every witch from every group comes here! So now we work together." she says, her voice filled with excitement.
Then she remembers Ace is the one who called her and he must have a reason why. "Am sorry I talk too much." She says guilty again.