Chapter 85: Yuria Repays a Favor - Interlude
Approximately 20% of the city’s area was left scorched black by magic in what became known as the Belmond Incident. Thankfully, there were no casualties, and the affected area was an abandoned slum, which likely contributed to the swift resolution of the case despite the scale of the damage.
After assisting the police from late night to the following day at midnight, Raven handed the case over to investigators and Fixers before returning to Night Haven.
Perhaps it was because someone had taken the liberty of neutralizing the werewolves scattered across the slums that his explanations carried credibility and made the persuasion process easier. Ahem, who could have done such a thing? No idea.
Regardless, Raven arrived back in Night Haven a day later than the rest of the group. Exhausted and looking like he was about to collapse, he gathered everyone at the office and explained the situation. Alice, relieved to see him safe, let out a small sigh of relief as she spoke.
“I was worried when no one was at the office yesterday... You must’ve had a rough time.”
“I already heard what happened through the message you sent, but I’m glad no one was hurt,” another chimed in.
“Ugh, I wish I could’ve been there to help!” Alice exclaimed.
Belmond was, after all, a human-dominated city where non-humans like Alice couldn’t freely come and go. Since she had no choice but to stay behind, she was visibly disappointed.
Unlike David, who managed to help remotely through hacking, Alice hadn’t been able to contribute anything before the incident was resolved.
Of course, Alice’s abilities hadn’t fully blossomed yet, and she was still weaker than Greg. Her absence might have actually been a blessing in disguise. ...No, that might be a little too blunt.
“Well, it all worked out in the end. And honestly... even if you’d been there, what could you have done in a fight against two Abyssal Extremes? Go improve your skills first, rookie.”
“Ugh, right to the heart... Fine, I’m sorry for being such a weakling!”