Another student was taken away because the damage he incurred against the eel was quite severe. Even if Emma had healed him, he would not have been able to continue his journey forward, so he decided to retire—or more accurately, he was forced to by the council members.
Now, only five contestants were left, along with the subject they were escorting.
They crossed the bridge, thanks to Emma's barriers, and soon reached Island Beta, where the Haven awaited them once they stepped past the boundary.
Unlike the previous island, this one did not have houses or any sign of active inhabitance. There were a few structures scattered around, but they were far too large to be considered homes. As Domella mentioned earlier, this island was used solely for storage purposes.
The evening sun dipped lower and the air grew colder, brushing past them like a quiet warning.
