After Destiny fell asleep in Nova's arms, he hugged her for a few more minutes before laying her on the bed with care.
As he made his way out of the City Lord's Estate, Nova repeatedly remembered those moments. If his conjunction was correct, then it was sad.
He wasn't in the mood to fool around with Maria and Alicia, so he found a nearby inn and stayed there.
In the morning, he again went to the City Lord's Estate, where he met the Subjugation Team's members.
"Nova! You're here." Said Maria and Alicia coming towards him.
"Mm." He nodded to the sisters and the other members before looking towards Destiny, who seemed downcast.
Sensing Nova's gaze, Destiny tried to calm herself down and put on her usual cold face. She also had a clue as to who she was or what she was...
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After the Subjugation Team, composed of the City Guards, Royal Guards, and Nova, set off to the beast's territory, they noticed an increase in its population.
