It was late at night. The moon hung over everyone's heads.
After the events in the Heaven Village, a single dot stood out in the starry sky. It worried a few rankers.
Others didn't care. The star was far away, after all.
All rankers affected by The Immolated's Totem had been treated and were resting in underground camps, out of danger. Some houses were spared, so people rented them to the gravely wounded.
In some ways, the event bonded people. It also sharpened hidden, cruel motives—mostly toward Seraphina. After all, she was the cause of this tragedy.
Ace reunited with his teammates and introduced Olivier to everyone, not dwelling on it.
"It's Big Oli," Ace said.
"Sup, guys. Today's batch is in. Doses topped off. You're charged up and ready to work for days." Olivier gave everyone a thumbs-up and grinned.
Chaewon smiled. "Your potions were lifesaving! Thank you for handing them out!"
