Seeing Iluna about to leave, Shade and Miss Aurora escorted her downstairs. As they descended, Iluna said:
"The rotting corpses and decayed Fishmen that appeared Sunday night had nothing to do with the Scarlet Order or the Drowning Order. They were probably controlled by Ring Arcanists from the pirate crews. The Church believes that the Ocean Gods still oppose that evil god, the Dragon Devouring Demon, so they would not help the cultists who devour dragons.
"And the city gangs and pirates who caused trouble in the city that night are being dealt with by the local police. But most likely, those ordinary people were tempted by treasures, the Elixir of Immortality, and such things promised by the Ring Arcanists."
"But at least most people now believe that Moon Bay is about to be destroyed."
Miss Aurora commented:
"I heard from Bella that even the City Council is drafting plans to deal with the final destruction."
"What kind of plan could they possibly have?"
Shade asked in confusion. The witch smiled.
"Obviously, they will pack up and arrange for the young people in their families to leave before the true destruction arrives. Moon Bay may be large, but it is still smaller than all of Kasonlik. Local businesses and ancestral homes cannot be taken away, but at least their bloodlines will not be cut off."
Iluna soon left the manor. After leaving Little Mia at the manor to keep Little Liana company, Shade went to Spider Alley again.
Although he had not arranged to meet Mr. Bernhardt in advance, Mr. Bernhardt was also there when Shade arrived at the morgue that morning.
He was discussing new information about their Same Race with coroner Alber. When he saw Shade arrive, he shared the news with him as well:
"Some of our