Xiang Ning stood up and rubbed his sore backside as he continued to smile goofily. “I’m Xiang Ning, and she’s Fang Rou. We’re here for training. May I ask why you are alone? Where are your partners?”

Refugees typically traveled in groups to increase their chances of survival. They would also usually have some kind of weapon purchased from the safe zones to temporarily incapacitate the ferocious beasts if they were being hunted. 

“I am Alia. My partners… they are all dead.”

Xiang Ning and Fang Rou exchanged glances. “Sorry to hear that.”

“It’s alright, thank you for saving me. If it weren’t for you, I’d be dead too.” Alia tried to force a smile. “Are you all here for t...