The next morning.
Nexus Weapon Store.
The sunlight outside remained pale and weak while the morning breeze carried faint noises from the District into the store.
Inside the reception area, Arceus stared at Lucian with visible displeasure after hearing the news.
"How did this happen?"
Lucian sighed softly and shrugged.
"Who knows… But you should be careful from now on."
Nearby, Kiara silently listened while pretending surprise.
Meanwhile, Zion and Noah looked completely indifferent as always.
Kiara then calmly lied without changing her expression even slightly. "Last night, while I spoke with him alone, he mentioned the brothers from the Church of Doom would definitely rescue him eventually."
She folded her arms.
"I thought he was being delusional after everything that happened. But perhaps he was right after all."
Lucian's eyes widened.
"That means this situation is serious."
His tone immediately turned heavier.
"All of you should be careful from now onward."
