「One day later.」
Bright sunlight spilled across the land, bathing the entire Red Maple City Circle in its glow.
Outside the high walls, the Beast Tide began to weaken, and the roars of the beasts gradually faded.
Within the city circle, traffic flowed endlessly and the air buzzed with conversation.
"Have you heard? The Beast Tide is starting to recede."
"Tell me about it. This disaster is finally ending. We can go try our luck in the wilderness again."
"Get real. The threat outside the city might be gone, but the fighting inside is a total mess. Haven't you seen those Rebels causing more trouble every day? This is far from over."
"You're right... sigh..."
Such discussions echoed throughout the city circle, punctuated by the occasional sound of explosions.
Those were the armed retaliatory strikes launched by Rebels, who refused to have their strongholds swept away.
