"We were fighting against masters from the upper world. And they weren't easy enemies, even up there. The Dark Triad has toppled kingdoms; the fact that we are standing here is a victory in itself."
"Still, this is our home," Berry argued, her voice ringing with a conviction that brooked no dissent. The other girls nodded in fervent agreement, their eyes reflecting the fires still burning in the distance. "We won't stop until the entire city—no, the entire continent—is ours!"
"I won't say no to that," William replied, pausing as he felt the heavy weight of the future pressing down on his shoulders. He turned his attention toward the shimmering, jagged tear in reality—the portal that had vomited death into their streets. "But first, I need to visit somewhere."
"What is there?" Anjie asked, turning her head toward the direction William was staring, as did the other girls. Having stood by William since the very start of the city reclamation battle, she had watched his every move.
