Chapter 287 Lonely Star (1/2)

Chapter 287 Lonely Star

The outer settleed from the time Sunny saw it last

At the point where the white road widened into the vast platform that the settlement stood upon, a tall stone barricade was built, atchful sentries observing the approach to the crest of the hill Each of the a Memory weapon and a sturdy armor, their faces full of dark determination

The makeshi+ft watchtower constructed on the roof of Neph's lodge loomed above thehtmare Creature that wandered close

The slu it seeed, but their eyes shone with the subtle light of hope that wasn't there or as strong before That hope was contrasted against the suffocating feeling of tension that hung in the air Frolance toward the castle and frown, a dark expression appearing on their face

There was another detail that surprised Sunny On the sleeves of many slum dwellers, a piece of pure white cloth was tied, as if announcing their allegiance to some God or Goddess

There had been none of that when he left this place a few raffiti drawn on the walls of thestar, soe of a beautiful bronze spear

'What is that all about?'

The white armbands and the star were, obviously, meant to represent Nephis But when had Effie suddenly beco at the voracious huntress, he raised an eyebrow

"Anything you want to tell ed

"I've become a bit of a folk hero, apparently"

Sunny shook his head and didn't press the issue

'Whatever'

When the sentries saas approaching, their faces first becahted up with intense jubilation

"Lady Nephis! It's Changing Star!"

"Lady Nephis has returned!"

"She is alive!"

The huh the entire settle had not known that they were back in the Dark City, he would have learned of it now

…But he knew, of course He knew it long before the people of the slum ever laid their eyes on their supposed savior

Sunny looked past the outer settleht Castle