Synopsis

They found themselves ensnared in a net, the villagers revealed as refugees fleeing a land blighted by monstrous corruption. A creature then emerged, its presence forcing the villagers back into hiding. In a desperate attempt to draw its attention, they attacked, and the beast, in turn, attacked them, inadvertently freeing them. With a surge of magic, Hikaru vanquished the monster. Umi, relieved, urged haste towards Eterna to retrieve Escudo. But as they spoke, she collapsed. Hikaru rushed to