Back in Ne Okozmo, being truthful to its role as a hidden world, the atmosphere remained peaceful. It didn't have the tension that every Kingdom in the world shared at the moment. It was not something out of the ordinary since Dragons rarely meddled in other's business. That said, Layland was bafflingly lax despite being the one at the centre of the war.
"The war has started. Aren't you worried about your people?"
"Why should I?"
"They don't have their ace, after all."
"They have people stronger than me on their side—they will be fine. You should worry more about yourself."
The fact was pointed out by Alaia who had come to challenge him after losing a fight with Millonia who used [Bottomless Abyss] against her. It wasn't her first time experiencing Millonia's [Bottomless Abyss], so she could tell at that moment that Millonia had surpassed her.
