"I admit, it's a bit complicated to explain this situation."
Ethan cleared his throat.
Charlotte remained silent, her arms crossed, her nails nearly digging into her flesh.
She didn't believe the prophecy of the ancient tree. After the mechanical locust plague descended, Ethan became her last hope. Yet she witnessed countless residents of the Royal Capital transform into copper-blooded monsters under the locusts' attack as she crossed most of the city. What awaited her here were the sight of Ethan mingling with these very invaders.
Locusts lay at his feet, affectionately nudging his hand with their heads, as if he was the very culprit who summoned this calamity.
