"I'm back!"
"Ah, Uta-san! Where have you been!?"
Uta appeared at the front lines of the magical city of Alden, where the aftermath of the battle was still being cleaned up. Broken walls, scorched ground, and scattered weapons told the story of a conflict that had recently come to an end.
"Just stepped out for a bit," Uta said casually, brushing dust off his sleeves.
"Stepped out?" Stella sighed, her tone a mix of frustration and relief. "You really shouldn't wander off without saying anything."
The battle between the Temple of Fire and the defenders of Alden had concluded, with the magical city emerging victorious. Though the surprise attack from the Temple's forces had initially broken through part of the city's defenses, resulting in significant casualties among the guards, the tide turned dramatically.
