Departure

The rest of the week passed in a blink.

Initially, almost no one noticed the grand preparations brewing under the surface. Every soldier, building, and quadrant kept working as usual, following the same peaceful routine granted by the tournament's end.

However, key aspects of the imminent mission gradually grew evident. Workers erected new buildings in mere days, moving others outside the city. The quadrant's important figures also showed their faces less and less, clearly busy with something.

Nevertheless, two main changes highlighted that significant development. Clear tension and excitement built up in the encampment, with the Scalqa growing more spirited each day. A frenzy had invaded the aliens, making them louder and almost frantic.