Midday slowly gave way to afternoon.
The sun began to descend little by little across the sky above the old city, draping the stone‑paved streets and ancient buildings in a warm, golden glow.
A soft wind drifted through the park, swaying the leaves gently and creating that peaceful atmosphere they had rarely encountered throughout their long journey.
The entity beside Aurelia moved softly.
Its luminous lines pulsed steadily, following the rhythm of the core which now lay in a state oftranquility.
The units behind them maintained their network formation as before.
Meanwhile…
Aurelia and Eiden remained seated beneath the shade of a large tree.
Their hands were still clasped together.
And neither of them had any intention of letting go.
The tiny kitten lay fast asleep near Aurelia's feet, exhausted from running around the park all morning long.
Kael was stretched out on the grass, gazing up at the sky.
Ragnar sat perched on a low tree branch.
