Hey all,

As I mentioned and as some of you have seen, there was a problem with the chapters 1.23 to 1.26. The characters were not behaving in a consistent manner and Ethan was too forgiving considering the transgressions alluded to. It was all off.

There's a link up top (I can't link in the body of the chapter) or you can navigate back to 1.23. I recommend rechecking the chapter from 1.23 to 1.26 but if you'd rather not, here's a recap of the changes:

- The injuries of Liz and her group are more severe. (fleshed out Amelie's healing a bit as well)

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- When Ethan gets there, he's more forceful with Lance and his group. Forces them to dismiss their weapons and to get on the ground.

- Hears more of what has been happening and things are alluded to (that we won't dive in) and gets to the resolution that they can't be let go. Especially Lance and the shieldbearer. If they are let go, he's somehow complicit to their behavior.

- Barry (their healer) is let go with a severe warning and a promise of future judgement ( if he survives). He's a coward and his hands are dirty, but he wasn't as bad as the main two.

You can start reading here: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/95647/scorching-ascension-progression-litrpg-apocalypse/chapter/1877335/123-violent-and-hungry