It was no longer a secret that the Blood Lightning Monster had slain a fifth evolution stage monster on his own.
The aftermath of the battle stirred a massive commotion, but Souta had no time to dwell on it—he left the area immediately.
Soon, he arrived at Ekatoe City.
Beyond the jagged "Welcome" sign, the city stretched out like a graveyard of steel and concrete. Houses leaned toward each other as if whispering secrets, their windows hollow and black.
A hot wind swept through, the only sound breaking the silence. Shattered glass littered the pavement, glinting faintly in the sunlight like tiny warning flares.
He stepped forward. Each footfall echoed louder than it should have.
Not a single soul remained in Ekatoe City. Everyone had already gone.
"Are you sure you can still move?" Saya's voice echoed in his mind.
"Yeah, it's not a problem. Though… it would be troublesome if I ran into another enemy," Souta replied.
