Chapter 175 Uneasy Peace

An uneasy peace settled over Reality X-13. The Harbinger's absence, following their desperate attempt to reach it with a shared memory of hope, hung heavy in the air. Was it a genuine retreat, or merely a tactical pause? No one knew for sure. The team, physically and emotionally drained from their ordeal, found themselves in a state of suspended animation. Elara, ever the pragmatist, continued to strategize, analyzing data and formulating contingency plans. Denji, his usual bravado dimmed, wrestled with a newfound uncertainty. Amara, her unwavering calmness a source of comfort, focused on healing the physical and emotional wounds of the team. Asa, haunted by the lingering echoes of the Harbinger's distorted melody, retreated further within herself. Fami, uncharacteristically silent, seemed to be contemplating the encounter as well. Was there a flicker of… regret… in the War Devil's voice? Asa couldn't tell. News of the "Echoes of Humanity" concert and its aftermath spread l