Chapter 119. In Search for Help

Ursula flew around After Domini, surveying the partial devastation of the city, which pained Red deeply. Many people had died in last night's disaster, with about 1,700 participants now counted as survivors.

The tall, sturdy buildings were half destroyed. This was the city's most expensive and luxurious part, yet it had suffered the most damage. Red worried about the condition of Aamon's place, Phi's, and Flame's.

Red squinted as a bright white light shining from the rubble of a building caught her eye. She focused Ursula's vision to zoom in—it was Jonah. The young man waved at Red as if nothing catastrophic had just happened around him.

Ursula descended, opening the chest panel to reveal Red.

"Jonah? Thank goodness you're okay!" Red exclaimed.

"I'm alive." Jonah nodded diplomatically. "But many others died."

"Where is everyone else? The Metaphysics?"

"They are searching for a new home." Jonah shrugged. "Have you seen my cabin? Is it destroy