Chapter 64: Intruder of Darkness (Part 2)
Neid took out a pen and scribbled something on his palm.
His friends, watching, copied the same message onto their hands.
"I’ve lost my memory. Anyone who knows the keyword is trustworthy. The keyword is North Star."
The group nodded in satisfaction. Even if they lost their memories, they were confident they could stay calm and make rational decisions.
"Alright, ready? Let’s head out."
They stepped out of Istas and into the schoolyard, where students who had just finished their classes were walking around.
At first glance, it seemed like an ordinary scene—but Shirone and his group noticed something felt... off.
Usually, students walked in pairs or groups. But now, they were all moving alone.
More unsettling was how they moved—quickly, but with no sense of direction. Their paths were chaotic, almost like puppets without strings.
"Guys, do you see that?"
"Yeah," Iruki said. "They’re not going anywhere. Just wandering."