The Divine Servants / 18:15 SS (Since Start)
"Where the heck is everyone?"
Hestia wandered the branch, careful to hide her presence in the bushes and amidst tiny branches at the side. The flags were with her. If she was captured or killed all their struggles so far would be for naught.
To reduce risks, they had even split from the Trident siblings.
A sense of unease filled her. They were close to the top and the scuffles against others had increased. She met Althea's team but decided against a battle, which Althea had respected.
Her pockets and pouches filled to the brim, she played with the idea of retreat. Why go to the thirteenth branch if she didn't wish to proceed any further in this competition.
She earned her riches, learned a great deal about Wrixia, and almost certainly qualified herself to be taught the ways of Dryads, which would push her abilities beyond what she would achieve on her own.
