"Well, even if she returns, she will be weakened and we will be stronger as well," Stein told her analytically. Normally, it would not be for the Death Scythes to all arrive. Even if Asura was likely released, not everyone would arrive, probably due to the ongoing chaos caused by the Madness of the Kishin being awakened. However, such a close call did warrant people coming in if namely to reinforce security.
That, and thanks to the period of uninterrupted peace, it was able to get everyone here.
"Welcome everyone. So nice to see everyone here. As you all now know, we had a close call with the Kishin Asura nearly escaping. While the effort was stopped thanks to the efforts of our students, it did remind me that we all need to reinforce our defenses while also looking through to keep an eye out for future threats," Lord Death said to them all.
"The Witch Medusa has not been confirmed dead so we may need to keep a look out for her as well as sending all of you to watch for strange activity. In the meanwhile, we have some new staff. Marie, you will be staying here at the Academy in assisting with Stein so Spirit can remain at my side. Asuka, you will, therefore, take her duties in Oceania as well. Lastly, Nova, thanks to your marvelous healing talents, I would like you to take the role of head nurse and physician here at the DWMA along with two personal assignments," he said to them all.
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"I am sure," Diego told her with a smile. When they arrived in the apartment, Diego went over to shower at first. He sighed a bit to relax in the hot water, unable to stop thinking about Maka. He wonder if Maka ever thought about him.
Before long, he would finish up though and let Maka shower.