Chase

The group encountered no significant challenges or threats the following week, allowing them to concentrate on their training. Despite Terra's initial struggles in her new training regimen, Rain remained confident that she would eventually master it with time and dedication.

The final camp they visited appeared deceptively peaceful. Still, Rain couldn't help but notice that the camp's leaders were avoiding direct contact with him. It dawned on him that these leaders were likely members of the council and were intentionally concealing their identities, perhaps to maintain their secrecy and avoid revealing their affiliations.

"I guess this is it," Rain said. "We can rerun to the main post and then head home after that."