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The aftermath of the apelings' brutal strike was like a shockwave, reverberating through the human settlements. The sun rose on a town changed forever. The once-bustling streets were now filled with hushed whispers, pale faces, and the weight of a grim realization. Loved ones had vanished overnight, their places in homes left cold and empty. Those who knew the secret allegiances of their fallen family members—Björn's followers—turned pale with fear, rushing to the outskirts of the town.