Under the same night sky.
Byron, unaware that Red Beard had marked him as an associate of the Gunpowder Artists, returned to the Red-Light District, once again seeking a suitable replacement target.
He activated 'Cognitive Revision,' transforming himself into a roadside tree.
As Bruh fully recovered, his 'Anchors'—the metaphysical tethers representing his interpersonal relationships—gradually stabilized. The texture of his Spiritual Radiance also grew increasingly rich.