A week later...
The morning sun bathed the settlement in a warm golden glow as Shinon stood before the massive settlement entrance, his eyes scanning the familiar surroundings.
He didn't know when he'll return or if he'd be able to return in time. All he knew was he had to leave as soon as possible because trying to decipher Lunarisite's secret in Marcus's presence was too risky for his liking.
"That place should be relatively safe," Shinon wondered. "If the barrier didn't get destroyed, that is."
It had been a long time since he had last visited the hidden base in the forest that he, Kira, and Rico had once called home. Memories flooded his mind, and he was eager to get back there for once.
As Shinon adjusted the strap of his bag, he noticed Selena, Kira, Rico, and Lova approaching. While the other three have always stuck together because he had made them into a team, seeing Lova with them was weird.