West showered, dressed, packed lightly—just in case and soon they were downstairs loading their bags into the trunk.
As they drove through the city, West leaned back, watching buildings pass by. Some districts still bore scars from the ruin's emergence... cracked streets, temporary barriers, awakened patrols.
The car's screen flickered to life with the morning news.
> "In other awakened news—Dragon Fang Gang leader, Miss Zu Li, has announced she will be taking on an awakened apprentice. Sources say she is personally vetting candidates."
West perked up slightly.
"Dragon Fang?" he murmured.
Mark glanced at the screen. "You know them?"
"Just… heard of them," West said casually.
Miss Zu Li's image appeared. She was incredible beautiful with milky white skin and an aura wrapped in elegance and danger.
"Vet youngsters, huh," West muttered. "Sounds intense."
Mark laughed. "Glad that's not your problem."
West smiled faintly, leaning back as the city rolled past.
