Kai opened his eyes to the familiar sight of the colorful circus tents and the dim evening sky.
He did not scream, and he did not punch the wooden fence post. His burning rage had burned out during the last decapitation.
The panic was gone, replaced by a deadly focus that settled deep in his chest. He stood perfectly still while he reached up to touch his neck.
A tall man stepped out from the shadows of the largest striped tent, wearing a sharp crimson coat.
"Welcome to the wandering stage, tired travelers," the ringmaster called out smoothly.
[System Event: Neutral Zone Discovered]
[Location: The Wandering Circus]
Kai stared at the text for a long moment, and the real puzzle finally clicked together in his mind.
He had been looking at the answer all night long without actually seeing it.
The system protected the wandering camp because it was designated as a neutral area.
