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Nine days before the event ended.
Arco Village.
Since the ranking broadcast, Ethan hadn't seen Elle again. He didn't know where she was or what she was doing.
The two of them failed to reach an agreement after he got no information about how to enter Uruk City.
Because of that failure, the Star Heaven guild fell apart, earning very few—or even no—Star Essence at all.
Ethan felt he had rested long enough in Arco Village. With only nine days left before the event ended, his goal was clear: collect as much Star Essence as possible to perfect his plan.
He was ready, and so was Luna.
Even though she had no fighting skills, Ethan felt it was his duty to protect her no matter what.
He was curious about the reward he would get in the end. After preparing everything, Ethan left Arco Village and headed into the eastern forest.
