As Mel stepped onto the stoned ground, she first glanced at the town stretching below her vision, the morning sun dangling just atop the walls.
The Memorial Whale had settled on what appeared to be a landing platform, resting steadily at the edge of the vast structure.
Looking down, the nearby settlements seemed clustered right at the center of the platform.
"Here is the Voluntus, the Southern Ashen town of Embervale."
Mel and Lila's glances focused on Samantha, as she explained. "As you may or may not be aware, this Ashen Town was one of several safe zones in Embervale, marked by the Holy Armies after the
Her sharp eyes fell on Aria, who gave the teacher a subtle nod.
With a groan under her breath, she continued. "As students of Class 1-A, your duty is to clear out the monsters that have been empowered by the lingering essence of Pride's familiar."
