After their successful prison escape, Ray, Emma, and the other Grace Field children above the age of five venture out into the new world that they know nothing about.
✦ What will they possibly encounter in this world ruled by demons - and demons alo...
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The older children scoured every inch of Grace Field's premises in a relentless search for Ninelie, who had been missing for nearly an hour after leaving the House. Anxiety gnawed at Emma as she worried not only about Ninelie but also about Ray, who hadn't returned since departing for the Gate two hours ago.
Under a tree near the House, Sonju and Mujika sat in silence, observing the children's frantic search.
"It appears Ray hasn't found her yet." Mujika remarked, a hint of discomfort in her tone.
"No need to be too concerned." Sonju said, turning to look at her.
"...I can't help it. Seeing the children looking around makes me nervous as well," Mujika admitted.
Sonju sighed, crossing his arms, "You're being concerned over such a trivial thing."
Minutes later, a sense of urgency gripped the air as Don and others noticed smoke billowing from the other side of the wall.
"Hey, something's on fire!" Don shouted, alerting Emma, Norman, and nearby companions. Thick clouds of black smoke rose into the sky, revealing the glow of a blazing fire beneath.
"Oh my goodness..." Gilda gasped, her hand covering her mouth in surprise.
"Hey Anna, what's happening? Why is there a fire over there?" Yvette asked, tugging on Anna's sleeve.
"...I don't know," Anna sighed, looking down at Yvette, "I really have no idea."
Despite the terror-inducing sight, the group didn't feel an immediate need to seek shelter. Grace Field and Glory Bell were separated by thick walls, creating a sense of security. Emma, however, couldn't shake a specific worry from her mind.
What if Ninelie went there?
No, she wouldn't.
Why would she go somewhere so far away?
If anything, she'd stay nearby...
"What's wrong, Emma?" Norman strolled over to Emma's side, his concern evident as he observed the furrowed brow on her face, lost in though5.
Emma's eyes met his, and she sighed before responding, "I'm going after Ray. He's been gone for too long; something doesn't feel right."
Without missing a beat, Norman offered, "Then, I'll come with you, too."
Emma then turned to Don and Gilda, her tone urgent as she conveyed their decision to go after Ray.
"We'll come back right away once we get to them." said Emma.
