The years after Istrone's crisis had been quiet since Ylaco's training camp lacked students. Yet, in time, the families had started trusting the Global Army again, refilling the ranks of young descendants needing military education.
Still, Lieutenant Carl Dyester's life remained the same during both periods. His occupation didn't change even without descendants to imprison, so he spent his years drinking, smoking, and napping as usual, with only one exception.
The Lieutenant would never admit it, but he had picked up the habit of checking the network from time to time. He didn't care for general news and updates on important figures. He only typed Khan's name and dwelled on the many stories and rumors around him.
Carl Dyester justified himself with the basic need for entertainment to kill time. However, even he knew he cared about his disciple. Moreover, the news had grown more interesting and engaging by the year, especially when Monica Solodrey became involved with Khan's life.
