Kara had not planned to join a faction.
She knew that many students were already seeking to group up, to form temporary alliances, to protect themselves through numbers. She understood the logic; after all, being among the last to be eliminated guaranteed a good contract with factions.
But that was not her path. She had never relied on others to survive. That was what Black Neon had taught her, and it was not going to change now.
"Well… I'll think about it later. For now, let's deal with these monsters."
Her gaze settled on the clearing below. Five orcs that were superior rare rank monsters. Their thick skin, their heavy weapons, they were discussing in an unknown language over a piece of rotting meat.
Kara took a step back on the branch, bent her legs slightly, then jumped backward to gain momentum. In the same motion, she sprang forward, her body slicing through the air with a sonic boom.
