Chapter 79: Jordan's Compromise, Leonard's Relentless Resolve

Nivon, at the foot of Drakon, inside the military camp. As night settled over the Human World, the day's scorching heat finally faded. On the training ground, Jordan, who had been knocked out earlier, had long since come to. He hadn't left. He sat on the ground, staring blankly at the vast, empty field. At this hour, the grounds were usually bustling. Tonight, it was empty and still; the only sound was the murmur of the breeze. Jordan fished out his cigarette case. Empty. He dropped his gaze,...