Igaris and Shirley arrived at Stargaze City, Earth State, Skadi Empire, Orca.
The first thing they checked was the situation along the outer walls.
The atmosphere in the city was tense. The streets were empty, windows shut tight. Not a soul dared to step outside. A suffocating silence blanketed everything.
Without delay, Igaris and Shirley teleported atop the city walls, right where he sensed Evernight's presence.
Evernight stood there, her expression darkened with concern. But the moment the air shimmered behind her, and two figures appeared, her instincts reacted.
She turned swiftly. But her guarded expression softened instantly into a warm smile as she saw who they were.
"Igaris. You're back," she said with clear relief in her voice. Then her eyes landed on the fiery golden-haired beauty beside him.
"And... ahem, you too, Shirley. Welcome back!"
Her eyes suddenly widened. "Wow. You look... different."
