Months have passed since Sumeru was taken over by the rot, infecting people and turning them into monsters. Kaveh—Alhaitham’s beloved roommate, was sadly one of them.

That guilt still haunts him.

Currently, Alhaitham was patrolling the desert in case any stray infected made their way near base. A sudden rustle caught his attention.

Dendro swords at the ready, he prepared to attack..until he saw who it was on the sand. His normally stoic face shifted into pure grief.

“..Kaveh?”