After the group finished reviewing the tournament players, it was time to leave. Erik needed to get to work, so he asked Amber if she could take him to the train station.
While Amber offered to drive him to the northern district, Erik, not wanting to take advantage, declined her offer.
But Erik had another reason, too. He wanted to go hunting for Thaids outside the breach. If he could hunt some monsters, he would get stronger, which would help him do better in the upcoming tournament matches.
His match against Zakir had been a wake-up call. He realized he wasn't strong enough yet and needed to train harder. To get better, he had to improve his abilities and create more neural links.
Amber's driver ferried Erik to the train station. Despite it being late afternoon, a sizable crowd bustled around the station, indicative of the city's ever-active life.
While Erik awaited the train's arrival, his thoughts lingered on his recent battle.
