103 Home, Sweet Home

Kestrel smoothly made her way to the grand Imperial Nexus. After saying her goodbyes to Ren, she went back home.

As she pushed the big doors open and strolled through the empty courtyard, she was warmly met by Locky, who peeked out from the doorway. Locky noticed Kestrel holding a big box and quickly moved to lend a hand. However, the second she touched it, she pulled back like she got a tiny shock.

"What's... what's in there?" The color drained from her face, making her look ghostly. "It's so... scary. Does it have something... something related to me?"

Locky felt a powerful force coming from the box, which reminded her of a time from long ago. Years earlier, she had lived in the Polluted Zone. Everything seemed strange and confusing there. There was a force there too, so strong that it made everyone feel trapped and afraid.