Chapter 47 – Eternal Night (Part 4)
"Do you think Sommeil is still stuck fighting monsters?" Evelyn asked, her voice cutting through the uneasy murmurs of the crowd.
Jack's gaze lingered on the restless people protesting in the distance before he answered.
"Perhaps. The city is quite big, and there are countless places to clear. Even with his strength, I doubt he could finish that quickly. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if it takes another day for him to fully clean the city."
Evelyn frowned. "What are you planning to do then? Should we just wait longer?"
Jack didn't answer right away. His eyes remained fixed on the angry people shouting at Herman, and his mind wandered down a web of possibilities.
'Sooner or later, Herman will be forced to face them. He'll have no choice but to tell the truth, and maybe things will calm down for a while. But… with Sommeil still not back, it's clear their anger will only keep building.'
