Meanwhile... on the other side of the world.
Completely unaware of the thunderous execution that had just occurred in the quiet, rural mountains they'd just left behind, Kai and the others stepped out from the yawning mouth of the Spatial Rift.
The tragedy of what befell Sayuri wouldn't reach them until long after. But when it did, it was the first time they saw a crack in the elegance of this sword-wielding companion.
In the meantime, they were hit with cobblestone.
Well, not literally, but almost.
Because when the swirling vortex of space spat them out into an alleyway drenched in mist and shadow, they were greeted not by steel towers or scorched ruins, but by the gothic charm of a city lost in time.
Bucharest.
"Wait... is this... Romania?" Kai blinked, taking in the surroundings as the Spatial Rift sealed shut behind them with a soft hum.
