The Tinder

Everyone cleared the final obstacles after defeating the fate images and they were about to enter the core and awaken the tinder. It should have been a thrilling and nervous moment, but…

"Sister Lize, what's wrong with Leader?"

Anne asked as she gazed at Rhode leading the way lifelessly as though he hadn't been sleeping for days. After leaving the Wheel of Fate, they arrived at a descending stairwell where they were surrounded by the boundless, beautiful starry sky. But the young ladies were more concerned about Rhode. Ever since the battle ended and they received the spoils of war, he had been behaving this way. They were concerned that he would miss a step and tumble down the whole stairwell…

"I'm not too sure. Maybe it has something to do with that crystal…"

Lize shook her head helplessly and exchanged a dubious glance with Marlene.