As the night sky fades, the first rays of dawn peek over the horizon.
Under the watchful eyes of the Purifying Force and Scarab, the Ascendants escort Luna toward the Inver-Hetero Tower.
We've reassigned everyone who saw the agent. We need to keep this quiet.
Bunching up here will turn heads. We'll cover the other Ascendants while they clear out.
Bianca shoots Luna a worried look but moves aside to let her pass.
If this goes as planned, it'll be the final step.
I can't make any promises. Even I don't know what's inside that tower.
But as I said, I hope this isn't our last collaboration.
She speaks with absolute certainty.
Any more questions would be pointless. None of the human factions have figured out how to safely explore the Inver-Hetero Tower.
A little hope is better than certain death.
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No one else speaks. Luna turns and bids Alpha goodbye with a wistful smile.
See you soon then.
Alpha remains silent, her nod the only farewell she offers.
You too, [player name].
She adds with a mischievous grin.
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