บท 1364: Edge Of Death

[Moments Later]

"You did well… protecting Serah. And you too, Serah… good job being brave."

Despite the devastation and corpses that lay around, the compound was soon sprawling with some life after the backup guards—both warriors and mages, who were previously out on patrol or were warded off by the barrier of the Blood Mages—arrived on the scene.

They were clearing away the debris, and trying their best to account for all kinds of collateral.

Still under the canopy of darkness, a distance from the rest of the workers was Mordred, as well as the two kids who stood before him. 

Neron and Serah had somewhat shaken expressions on their faces, and for good reason.

The invasion had come as a shock to all of them, and since they were kids, it only made sense that they would be most affected by it.

For Serah, she still had some vestiges of fright displayed on her face, but Neron's demeanor was completely different. He looked upset.