Nikki starts working in her aunts’ underground fallout shelter and starts noticing cracks in the foundation.
Chapter 19: Kevin
Kevin takes a chance with Viper and runs away with her, discovering a new world hidden underneath his feet.
Chapter 18: Derek
Derek runs away after snapping at the king, and meets with Holly for a one-on-one “talk.”
Chapter 17: Marcos
As Marcos searches for Zantl after their sudden disappearance, he comes across a locked door with pieces of tech that feel strangely familiar.
Chapter 16: Nikki
Nikki learns about her family’s underground secrets: hidden bunkers, unknown machinery, and the truth about Derek and Kevin.
Chapter 15: Kevin
Kevin discovers Maïmoú in a dreamscape of ruins and decay and learns more about her past.
Chapter 14: Derek
Derek is invited to a meteor-viewing party by Runa, the royal historian, and learns more about the world, and also what he wants out of it.
Chapter 13: Nikki
Nikki’s doubts about her family come to a head when she spies on their conversations and learns the truth about what’s going on in Morgan’s coffeehouse.
Chapter 12: Kevin
Maïmoú abruptly leaves Kevin midway through their escape, and he begins exploring the inner depths of the Asilo and all of its hidden secrets.
Chapter 11: Derek
Derek meets this “god” person all the humans have been praying to, but he’s got the wrong god. This Deity is Shào Kai, a demonic-looking boy trapped in his own mind, and he wants Derek dead.