Chapter 6: What Is Your Purpose?
In the human world, Rioka regained consciousness. She woke up inside Thomas's headquarters.
Rioka: "Who are you people? And why am I here?"
Rion: "About that... someone brought you here."
Rioka: "Who? I was being taken somewhere by No. 1, but when I woke up, I was already here."
Thomas: "Yes, he was the one who brought you. I have no idea what his purpose is, or what he is actually planning."
Rioka: "WHAT? Ah... my head still hurts a bit. Sigh... so, you all are the survivors?"
Kael: "Yes, we are the remaining people from Marble City who managed to survive."
Rioka: "Marble City? That's so far away."
Suddenly, a familiar voice echoed—it was Malik.
Malik: "Hmph, you certainly took your time waking up."
Rioka was startled, but Lakra immediately stepped in to calm her down.
Kael: "Relax. Vozz brought him here. He said he was forced to join 'The Number,' and he's joining us now because Ralcin has already discarded him anyway."
Malik: "Hmph. Look, I know you don't trust me, but I have one question: why exactly is Vozz supporting you?"
Thomas: "We don't know either."
Rioka: "Sigh... what is your purpose, really