The fighting on the front lines could turn deadly at any moment.

Andrew refused everyone else's request to follow him. In the end, he only took Eric, Jerome, and Nyx as he left Chetvine. Meanwhile, Luna had already gone ahead to Azure Gate with Bridget.

On the night before they parted, Andrew hosted a banquet at the Lloyd family's grand estate for everyone. Valerie also came.

After midnight, when the celebration faded, a quiet heaviness settled over the group.

Victoria forced a smile and sai