"Quickly, get to the next game area!" Lily said hurriedly.
Perhaps continuing to participate in the games was the only way they could slow down the progression of this contamination...
Meanwhile, in the open courtyard of the Night Circus, which had already been completely burned to the ground—
"They sure left quickly," Adrian sighed. "I was actually planning to kindly remind her that there are plenty of 'refreshment stalls' along the path to the Mirror Maze."
Ember tucked the chain-wrapped whip behind his back and walked over to stand beside Adrian. "We should leave too. Who knows when this place will 'come back to life'?"
Nick couldn't help speaking up as well. "This place is over too. Can I take off this makeup now?"
Adrian couldn't help looking toward Nick. He chuckled, then raised one hand and pinched Nick's cheek a few times, immediately sending powder-like makeup cascading down.
"Quite cute, actually. You can leave it on."
"Rip!"
