Chapter 13 of 50 in the Under Deepspace arc
Characters across this arc
Main Character Xavier Zayne Tara Rafayel Caleb Jenna Josephine Radio Host Hunters Association President
Other chapters in this arc
Under Deepspace · The First Mission · 02-03
Powder Keg
After the butler and Zayne step out, the Main Character quietly explores the mansion and overhears a conversation between Zayne and Raymond in the third-floor gallery room. Raymond hints that Zayne only visits when he's unwell, and mentions 'Xander Sciences' — an organization promising Zayne the best staff, lab, and even 'treatment,' subtly suggesting his current talent is just the beginning of a different career path. The Main Character senses Raymond has some ulterior motive concerning Zayne, but before she can dig deeper, a violent impact strikes the gallery room — the Wanderer has revealed itself. This is the chapter where the Main Character and Zayne fight side by side for the very first time. Following directly from 02-02, it closes out the investigation phase and opens the first Wanderer battle that continues into 02-04.