Chapter 3 (1/2)

Little Eu is uncertain what the Divine Lord's feelings towards her. She can't casually assume he implies something else. She is just a child in his eyes for crying out loud!

She might be mature beyond her age. Still, she can't start assuming and be malicious about it, right?

How can she assume that she more than his precious adopted sibling? He even calls her sister after all. She continues to argue with herself as she inwardly sighs.

Knowing his warmth is already enough. Little Eu doesn't like to impose too much on this charismatic Lord and reciprocate her unrequited feelings. She is already happy, very happy.

Somehow, she felt cheating for knowing events beforehand. If she didn't know how everything will occur, how can she enjoy and cherish these simple moments without hesitation?

She decided to act without reservation because she knew about certain events beforehand. She wants to live and enjoy their limited, shared time without regrets. She simply wanted to live in content and cherish their time together.

Besides, she is just a child. How could she even demand something more? She already wanted to beat herself up for having such vile conflicting thoughts.

He could sense that the little girl is somewhat tense as he holds her closer. He assumes that she might have a fear of heights and said, ”Don't worry. We are almost there...”

She hid her bitter smile as lowers head in response. She has tons of conflicting issues she is currently experiencing inside her head. Simply, there are so many things she can't openly disclose yet with anyone. Especially to this Divine Lord...

Nobody needs to know what will transpire in the future and everything she needed to accomplish. The Divine Lord also needs to focus on more critical pressing matters himself. She decided to support him ever since that fateful night of her awakening.

They finally reached the hunting grounds situating in the southern part of the forest. The trees are denser, and wild beasts frequent the place.

For some bizarre reasons, some wild, vicious creatures seem to have anticipated their arrival and start attacking them in hoards. They are not usually this aggressive and very cautious against much more powerful opponents.

The Divine Lord's expression turns grim as he took out his fan and thought, 'An ambush?!'

Little Eu also unsheathed her sword and started to defend herself. She casts a simple formation array to prevent beasts from overwhelming them. The Divine Lord can't use his flames to defeat the enemies since they needed the materials from them.

His flames can burn through one's life force and soul. It could either give life or give eternal death with no means of resurrection as he passes on his judgment. It's one of his abilities and duties as the Divine Lord Foeni.

The Divine Lord is quite impressed by how the little girl is faring against the sudden attack. Somehow, it gives him a sense of relief.

He can't help stealing a glance or two as he cast a wind spell towards the beast.

Her movements are fluid, swift, and deadly as she attacks without hesitation. One can quickly assume this is not her first battle. He doubted at first that her weapon of choice is something she can't handle. It indeed suits her perfectly.

Somehow, he can't help admiring her. Her graceful movements, while handling her sword, combined with her magic, that he can only describe as mesmerizing and admirable.

An Oracle who can wield a sword, cast magic, and specializes in defensive and vast array formations; who would have the audacity to harbor discord with her?

”For an Oracle, you have the talent to wield a sword. I'm quite impressed that you handle yourself pretty well, Little Eu. May I ask who's been teaching you?” the Divine Lord inquired as he holds his fan and aimed for one last strike.

”Thank you for the compliment. Captain Jairu initially taught me and has been giving me pointers. Then, I have a master more adept to the field.” she turned to him as she sheaths her sword.

She looks around the beasts' corpses as she points out her concern, ”But these beasts are somewhat strange. They don't normally appear in these parts...”

He is impressed to know Little Eu is knowledgeable about the hunting grounds. He assumes that she frequents there often as she is familiar herself with the area.

His expression darkens as he scans the area. He knew very well that this is a deliberately planned attack. Their target might not be him after all since he rare visit the place, but who? He turned to the little girl who is still examining the corpses as he pushes away the thought.

'Who would target a little girl? That cannot be the case.'