The drive into District 2 was like entering a completely different world, as always, the dusty streets of the lower districts were replaced by perfectly paved roads and tall buildings that looked like they had never seen a monster.
Isabella's van finally pulled up to the main Association headquarters for District 2, which was a massive complex that looked more like a high-tech fortress than a guild building.
Levi hopped out of the driver's seat and opened the back doors, moving with that same smooth, unbothered precision as he helped unload the injured.
Chris was still completely out of it, groaning weakly as Association medics carefully transferred him to a stretcher, and Alice stayed right by his side, her hands still stained with dried blood as she followed the medics into the main infirmary wing.
Julien tried to follow them to make sure his friends were okay, but Isabella stepped in his way and gave a subtle shake of her head.
