Chimper #2688
The faint, salty smell of old ramen broth follows Habana everywhere, a constant reminder of the moment their rivalry with Saburounosuke became an unbreakable, infuriating bond. They were once bitter enemies in The Crystal Highlands of Armaria—Habana, a pragmatic rogue hired to steal artifacts, and Saburounosuke, the zealous guardian of the wizards’ labs. The scar bisecting Habana’s eyebrow was a gift from their final duel. That fight ended when they accidentally activated a volatile monolith, the magical backlash fusing a noodle bowl to Habana's head. Now, they are forced to work together, a bizarre duo bound to contain the monolith's power. Saburounosuke deciphers the ancient warnings while Habana uses their fishing rod to snag rogue energy motes. The one who gave them their worst scar is now the only one they trust to watch their back.