(Rodova Team Villa, Lockdown Day 2, Sky-God Arena, The Private Villa Sector)
While Dupravel Nuna spent his night buried deep within the underbelly of Twin Fang, torturing the soul of a resurrected cultist to wring every last shred of truth from his ash-bound lips, the students of Rodova, though far removed from the same level of darkness, carried their own burdens in the aftermath of the attack.
Those who had recovered enough from their injuries, and had enough strength in them to stand, talk, and keep down solid food were gradually moved from the medical bay to the Rodova team villa, where they were quarantined just like the other commoners in attendance, held under lockdown as the investigation continued.
Yet even though they had technically emerged as champions of the tournament, crowned atop the leaderboard with glory that once would've been cause for thunderous celebration and wild banquets, there was no festivity in the air.
No cheers, no parties, not even a quiet toast.
