"Haah… Haah…"
Kiernan landed at the crashed flying ship and waved his hand.
He created a pool of darkness next to him, and from there, malnourished-looking prisoners shot out.
The prisoners looked around weakly and looked at the beautiful sun in the sky.
It had been a very long time since they'd seen the light of day, and especially the wind on their face.
"…Been a long time."
Renette said softly at the sight of him.
They were never "friends," but Renette had grown fond of Aoi, and they had become very close, and she knew how much Aoi had been missing him.
It was the only reason she came here to begin with—to make Kiernan reunite with Aoi and Ellie.
"Mmh… How's the ship?"
Kiernan asked.
"The booster drive doesn't work yet."
Renette said.
"…That's fine, let's go. The Black Knights are regrouping, and they will attack us with all their might. They won't let us leave this easily."
Kiernan said.
