The power radiating from the Night Curtain guided them through the darkness like a beacon.
In a short time, Night Watcher members began arriving in Magic City by every means available. Some were travel-worn and wounded; others looked dazed, as though they still had not recovered from the upheaval that had changed the world.
But when they saw the familiar black banner and felt the protective power of the Night Lady, their exhaustion and unease vanished.
"Lady Lola!"
"This is great! We finally found everyone!"
"We thought... we'd never see any of you again."
Joy lit the faces of the reunited Night Watchers.
Standing among them, Lola looked at face after familiar face, her heart full of relief and emotion.
"Everyone, welcome home!" Her voice was not loud, but it reached every ear clearly. "The Night Watchers never give up! Even if the world collapses, we'll rebuild our home! The Night Lady has delivered a Divine Oracle. From now on, we'll fight to the end under Shadow's leadership! For the Night Lady!"
"We never give up!"
"For the Night Lady!"
The Night Watchers shouted as one, their voices full of resolve and hope.
Qin Chuan watched them, a faint smile tugging at his lips.
He walked over to Lola and said softly, "Your people seem to be in good spirits."
Lola smiled and nodded. "Of course. The Night Watchers aren't so easily beaten. We fought Aberrant Beasts on the Eternal Night Continent for so long. This setback is nothing."
"By the way, Mr. Shadow, there's something I'd like to discuss with you," Lola said.
Qin Chuan waved off the formality. "Just tell me what's on your mind."
"Besides granting us the Night Curtain, the Night Lady has been sending me more knowledge," Lola explained. "That includes the Night Hall, a