Ethen Cole bid farewell to the teachers and walked toward the dormitory with Hakimi Nil. According to Hakimi Nil, the first group had been largely unaffected by the beast tide due to their route, which took them away from the main danger.
"Ethen Cole, you've really outdone yourself. I'm beginning to realize that you might be the most unassuming yet capable person among us in Room 503!" Hakimi Nil remarked with admiration.
"Not at all," Ethen Cole responded humbly. Hakimi Nil laughed and gave Ethen Cole a friendly pat on the shoulder, and the two walked to the dormitory with arms around each other's shoulders.
On his way, Ethen Cole ran into the Campus staff member "Rashid Ahmad", who was working at the battle pet level certification center.
"Senior Rashid," Ethen Cole greeted politely.
"So, it's Ethen Cole. I was just on my way to thank you," Rashid Ahmad said warmly as he approached Ethen Cole for a friendly conversation.