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As the sun rose, gentle sunlight poured down from the heavens, illuminating the entire land.
It was currently autumn.
Up until yesterday, the weather had still been somewhat cool.
Therefore, the gentle morning sunlight should have brought a pleasant feeling, warming both body and soul.
Yet today, that was not the case.
It was unknown whether something had gone wrong somewhere.
Clearly, yesterday's temperature had still been rather low and cool, but today, it had risen abnormally.
In terms of actual temperature, yesterday had only been around eleven or twelve degrees Celsius, whereas today felt like it was at least thirty-four or thirty-five degrees.
Under such circumstances, in a deserted stretch of wilderness, two figures stood exposed beneath the merciless blaze of the sun, facing the wind as though waiting for something.
Those two figures were none other than Noah and Alec.
The two young men, not far apart in age, stood beneath the sun without the slightest concern for its scorching rays. Their eyes were closed, and neither spoke a single word.
Only at a certain moment did both their eyelids tremble slightly before slowly opening.
The instant they opened their eyes, both Noah and Alec saw them.
Ahead, several figures approached at an unhurried pace, their footsteps clearly audible.
If those figures had been walking down a street, they would surely have drawn everyone's attention in an instant.
There was no other reason.
The attire of those three people was simply far too conspicuous from every angle.
One wore a full suit of armor that covered his entire