There was something in Nerine's words that got to the three girls. They sensed something deeper in her meaning beyond the surface. Pieces to the puzzles were near the surface. The things kept shrouded in darkness by Ayumi came free. They had more they wanted to ask. However, things came to sudden halt. The forest they took refuge in disappeared suddenly. An ill omen for them all. Worse was the sight they saw in the distance. The entire mobilized forces of the South Gate marched on them. Their escape routes cut, Simonides was set on a final showdown. He held nothing back for them. It only took a moment for Fumiko to realize what happened. 'They're using fields to wipe away the forest and remove any chance for hiding. Must have tracked us somehow…' Her eyes scanned around the sight of seei

