Returning to Jean, Paulin, and the other survivors, they have gathered sufficient flowerberries to sustain themselves for days as they fled from the menacing flowerberry plantation. Their desperate flight through the forest led them to a concealed underground railway from the old world, providing a path to safety and escape from the pursuing monsters. The chilling embrace of icy weather greeted them as they sought refuge within the railway's depths.
With a discovery of an underground hidden railway, the group leader urged them to continue their journey until nightfall. As the sun dipped below the horizon, Rolland led them in establishing a modest campfire in the secluded tunnels .
Despite the glimmers of hope that emerged in the unforgiving forest, the survivors were swiftly reminded of the harsh realities of isolation outside a supportive community. Sorrow and grief cast a heavy shadow over the group, their collective experiences weighing upon their hearts as they grappled with loss of three of there companions .
Gathered around the flickering campfire within the underground railway, the survivors found solace in each other's presence, sharing a meal of flowerberries in solemn silence. Tears glistened on the cheeks of those present, a poignant reminder of the trials they had endured and the challenges that lay ahead as they forged ahead in the face of adversity.
Returning to the turmoil among the survivors, Shane, a teenager, directs blame towards the two newcomers with a heated outburst:
Shane: "It's all your fault." Dominic attempts to placate Shane: "Come on, Shane, calm down..."Shane, consumed by anger, interjects: "NO! We just lost Silvia, Marc, and Jenna. You're not going to tell me to calm down. I will only do that when they leave our camp. We were doing fine without them. "Continuing his tirade, Shane emphasizes Jenna's crucial role in their survival alongside Rolland." Jenna was the one using her powers to help us survive alongside Rolland. ".
Rolland intervenes, expressing his understanding of Jenna's loss and defending their leadership decisions:
Rolland: "which makes me the one to understand her lost the most , no one asked us to lead and protect this group , but you accepted us and our decisions. The kid's plan was our decision and we knew what we were doing . we feed everyone here thanks to Paulin's strategy. if you ask me , all of us should have died out there without him. you are in the no man's land after all people are supposed to die . So we can't let there death go in vein . no one is getting kicked out the group."
Feeling isolated in his opinion, Shane storms away from the campfire, leaving the group in a tense atmosphere. Dominic approaches Jean and Paulin to provide comfort after the confrontation with Shane, affirming Rolland's words.
Dominic: "What Rolland said is true. You have nothing to fear as long as he's here. He trusts you."
Jean questions the selection of Rolland:
Jean: "Why did you choose him?"
Dominic explains Rolland's significance:
Dominic: "he is the only one with fire based power here , apart from Jenna honestly none of us even have powers . But the main reason is that he was training to be transferred as a solder back at the big city "ATLANTIA" , The trainings in small villages like flowerberry consist of survival situations like this ."
Jean seeks clarification on the necessity of such training:
Jean: "Why do they have to specialize in that?"
Dominic sheds light on the city's context:
Dominic: "With cities in constant war, the No Man's Land is the usual battleground. people like Rolland are sent to war due to their expertise in navigating this treacherous terrain."
The conversation shifts to their destination, ATLANTIA:
Jean: "ATLANTIA ,is that where we are heading?" Dominic explains Rolland's connection to Atlantia and its potential assistance.
As night falls, the survivors grapple with their inner turmoil and the uncertainties that lie ahead in their journey.
Returning to the scene at ARXCE, Silvester and his squad prepare to execute their mission to impede the infantry heading to assist Flowerberry:
Silvester briefs his team: "All five of you have a task to slow down the infantry departing at dawn. Infiltrate their ranks, displace their maps, mislead them, lure monsters—whatever it takes. Joel, you're in charge. Eliminate whoever stands in your way, and remember what to do if captured."
Meanwhile, Kai Aoki readies for the inaugural expedition under Professor Samuel's guidance, receiving final instructions before daybreak:
Professor Samuel addresses the team: "Our destination is the museum in the ruins of what used to be a city for the old world . With my teleportation abilities, monster encounters shouldn't pose a significant threat, but we must proceed cautiously."
Within Kai Aoki's contemplations, questions arise regarding the professor's unique powers and past solo expeditions:
Kai ponders: "He possesses special based powers . Could he have ventured alone before ?after all he has clearing to do so, as he is the 1st years chief commander. And his research autonomy could explain our lack of prior expeditions. But why would he do that?"
As Professor Samuel allocates roles based on the team's diverse powers:
"Se-yong's and his ultimate elemental fire-based powers offers reassurance against potential threats. Franklin Sierra's telekinetic prowess proves invaluable for navigating the unstable structures within the ruins they will encounter."
Kai contemplates the extent of their extraordinary abilities:
Kai wonders about Se-yong's ultimate elemental powers, speculating on their potency and recalling legends of individuals capable of unleashing devastating infernos prophecies being capable of incinerating a whole city , Fraklin's power having the same magnitude she understands why there in special forces program.
Professor Samuel assigns Kai a critical role:
Professor Samuel tasks Kai with utilizing his mentalist powers to assist in uncovering their elusive objective.
With the mission shrouded in mystery:
Kai seeks clarity: "What precisely are we seeking?"Professor Samuel cryptically responds: "Something concealed."
Amidst the enigmatic directive, the team embarks on an adventure filled with uncertainty, with Kai delving deeper into the enigma surrounding Professor Samuel's enigmatic mission.