There would be no traces of this place very soon.

That was all well. For Ivy, this place would forever be a reminder of her nightmare. Soon, this place would be demolished and rebuilt. The place in her memory would cease to exist. She walked with her head down briskly, arms folded around herself, rubbing her arms incessantly. Suddenly, someone blocked her path.

She saw a pair of shiny leather shoes.

"Ivy."

She hesitated, lifting her head to face the man in front of her.

It was Aurum.

Befor