"We're saying three years, but we actually have only two years at most. If we wait until the islands are submerged, it'll be too late for us by then even if we retrieve the darkness," Charles said, his brows slightly furrowed as he stared at Harold before him.0

"Yes, you're right. And that is the reason we're working together. By the way, I heard that a clue about the darkness has been found. How's it going? Is there any progress toward that clue?" Harold asked.0

"We should go to the Explorers Association and talk about that there. The association has maps that will allow you to see what has been going on without any bias," Charles responded.2

Harold nodded and followed closely behind Charles as they headed to the Explorers Association. As always, the Explorers Association was bustling with many...0