Chapter 463

Ares Kai also noticed Frederick. Although the last time he saw Frederick, the latter was wearing a mask that only revealed half his face, Ares Kai recognized him instantly. "Frederick—" Before he could finish the name, Jane quickly interjected, "Ares Kai, this is our new instructor, Instructor Shawn." "Oh." Ares Kai nodded knowingly, his expression shifting to exaggerated realization. "Ah, Instructor Shawn!" As the fire crackled to life, the kids soon got to work using the makeshift distiller Hazel and Elijah had assembled to extract fresh water from seawater. Meanwhile, Ares Kai and Leonard began cleaning the seafood they'd caught. Of course, Mina couldn't stay out of the action. With deft flicks of her knife, she expertly prepped the seafood, earning herself an awestruck admirer Hazel. The campsite buzzed with lively energy. But Jane noticed something amiss. As dusk deepened, Ariana, who was already quiet by nature, grew even more withdrawn. She sat alone by the fire, her tiny arms w