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Sunghoon and Haewon stood in the training courtyard. The forest was alive in the dead of night. The air was thick with anticipation and the scent of pine. Sunghoon's training had reached its end, and he could feel the power coursing through him. He had mastered healing, his abilities now rivaling Haewon's.
Sunghoon exhaled, a mix of relief and determination in his eyes. "So, we've come this far. But how do we even find where Bloodmae is?"
Haewon turned to him, her expression serious yet calm. "We don't need to find him. The voids will lead us to him."
Sunghoon raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "How?"
Haewon began to explain, her voice steady and confident. "Now that you're a Scarlett, Bloodmae can sense you just as he can sense me. We're like beacons to him. He'll likely send voids to hunt us down again."
Sunghoon nodded, starting to grasp the plan. "And instead of killing them, we let them lead us to him."
Haewon smiled, pleased that he understood. "Exactly. The voids are connected to him. They have to report back to their master. We can use that connection to our advantage."
Sunghoon's eyes gleamed with newfound purpose. "So we let them come, we follow them, and then we confront Bloodmae."
Haewon continued, pacing slightly as she elaborated on the plan. "It's risky, but it's our best shot. Voids are not intelligent on their own. They rely on Bloodmae's control. If we can track one back to its source, we'll find him."
Sunghoon frowned slightly, considering the risks. "And what if they sense we're following them? What if it's a trap?"
Haewon nodded, acknowledging his concerns. "It's possible. But we have the element of surprise on our side. Bloodmae might expect us to fight the voids, not follow them."
Sunghoon sighed, the weight of their mission settling on his shoulders. "So we wait for the voids to come, we track them, and then we strike."
Haewon placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "Yes. And let's hope we stay one step ahead of him."
Sunghoon looked into Haewon's eyes, finding strength in her determination. "Alright. Let's do this. We'll make sure Bloodmae regrets ever coming after us."
After their discussion about tracking the voids, Haewon and Sunghoon remained outside, the stars shining bright above the dark forest.
Haewon stood and stretched, her eyes meeting Sunghoon's. "We should have something to drink. We need to keep our strength up."
Sunghoon nodded. "I'll get the blood packs."
As he walked towards their makeshift storage, Haewon took a moment to appreciate the serenity around them. Despite the looming threat, the forest had a calming presence that made her feel connected to something greater.
