Chapter 136: The Howling and the Scythe—A Beastly Sideshow
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Kent's pace quickened as he retraced his steps through the labyrinth of ruins, his SP harvesting temporarily forgotten in the wake of his newfound goal. Every now and then he'd glance at his system interface, checking his notifications and tallying his SP haul—which, by now, was nearly astronomical. But nothing in the system could comfort him as much as the thought of reuniting with his stubborn, fiery sister.
Back with Nima and her motley crew, the day's heat had grown ever more oppressive. The search party split up, each faction combing through different sectors of the area. Nima, flanked by Auri and a cluster of loyal beasts, led her group steadily onward. Their mission was clear: find Kent at any cost. Time was running, and the longer he was missing, the more trouble was sure to follow.
