Chapter 23: Sorry To Interrupt Your Reunion

“Oh, okay. At least we already confirmed their locations. And we can meet them sooner - knowing they’re not far from here,” Raft replied.

Mika nodded.

“So, Raft, when will you start crafting our equipment?” Lumine asked.

“I’ll be starting later. I’ll just set up my working bench and I’ll begin right away,” Raft answered.

“But it’s getting late. Aren’t you tired from earlier? I think we all should rest now.”

“Don’t worry! I’m used to doing things overnight!” Raft assured.

“Hmm… okay,” Lumine replied. She then yawned. “I’m already sleepy. I’ll go inside and rest now.”

Raft nodded.

“Goodnight, Lumine!” Mika said.

“Night!” Lumine proceeded to the ladies’ tent to sleep.

Nikko is next - he went inside the men’s tent to rest.

Mika, Raft, and Mario - still paralyzed and lying on the ground - were the only ones left outside.

“How about you, Mika? Won’t you be sleeping too?” Raft asked. “Don’t worry, the turrets that I placed nearby will be enough to protect us.”

“No, I’ll just stay