Jade had brought Rowan and the others back to the school herself, which explained why the sensors on the Aeon Corporation VR headsets hadn't detected their presence. Their auras had been completely masked by the spiritual energy surrounding Jade.
Unable to find Ethan at the school, Jade couldn't stay long in such a high-energy environment, pulsing with raw vitality. The male dormitory, in particular, was a place brimming with intense life force, making it unbearable for spirits like her to remain.
This was why, at the end of every academic year, the male and female dormitories were swapped—a practice quietly adopted by universities across the country, despite the official stance against superstition.
Jade also realized she couldn't stay away from water—or The Den, for too long. Reluctantly, she returned to the resort.
