Chapter 36 - 36: Separations and Reunions (2/2)

”I can't believe you are doing this. You pretended not to know, you hijacked my magic, and you saved us...!” Freya started airing her grievances.

It's not that she was outraged, but she is more worried about her. Little Eu is still a child, and she decided to take on so much burden.

Little Eu remained silent and listened to her. She knew that its wrong not to disclose everything — still, its generally for the best.

”I'm sorry...” she disrupted her litany.

Freya stops as she sighs. She calms down a little as she explains.

”I am not mad. I am worried. We are your friends. How can you take all the burden? We are your elders, and you can also rely on us.” Freya said as she pats her shoulder.

”Yes, Little Freya. You sounded really convincing as an elder...” Rean said jestingly.

She wanted to break the heavy tension that builds up as Freya bombard the little girl with her complaints. They even failed to inquire why she was there.

Freya rolls her eyes.

Meanwhile, Gwyddien conceals his smile as he gets the joke. He doesn't want to offend Vermilion for laughing at her.

”Enough, I am sure Little Eu has her reasons.” Azure interrupted. He shifted his gaze at Eu and asked, ”Have you recuperated already?”

”Uhhhmmmm~” she nods reluctantly in response.

Azure sighs as he notices her blatant lie.

”Don't worry. I am good and well. Though we can't meet often, still, I'll keep in touch...” Little Eu said reassuringly.

”What are you going to do...?” Freya inquired.

”I lack in so many aspects. I need to study and among other things...” she chuckles and continues, ”Take care... It's glad to know everyone is safe...”

Little Eu has vanished into thin air, and her enchantment ended. Unfortunately, they also failed to ask her so many issues that have bothered them.

”Ah, that girl. She just travels every which way as she pleases!” Tiger refuted and looked at Freya.

If Freya didn't steal Eu's limited time, they would have enough opportunity to discuss everything else.

Freya ignores her and hovers away back to her bed. She has conveyed thoughts and learn that she is well. That is good enough for her.

Meanwhile, in an isolated cave in the Forbidden Mountains, a beautiful Spirit Beast is tending to the little girl.

Master Luc left Little Eu under this majestic beast care. She remained unconscious since that day as she slowly recuperates.

The majestic Spirit Beast, have bright blue crystal eyes, large golden antlers and hooves, and platinum flowing mane.

Her wings are white with golden radiance. She is occasionally transferring her magic to the girl, hoping it will aid in her recovery…

Little Eu has depleted her magical powers and left her in a comatose state. Her current whereabouts are unknown.

Her body is exhausted and decided to use the Astral Space Spell to communicate with everyone. She doesn't want anyone to worry about her as she reassures them.

She overestimated her capabilities, and the appearance of that forbidding entity is unexpected. She clenches her fist and wonders what went wrong in her analyzations.

”No worries, Mistress. I hope your body will recover soon. Just rest well and let us do better next time.” she spoke with her calming voice.

”It's boring. Can you teach me more spells?” Little Eu asked impatiently.

”Please concentrate on your recovery, Little Mistress. You have to start building your power core and stamina.” the Spirit Beast advises as she chuckles and continues, ”Sleep now and regain your strength. Don't wander off to your friends.”

”Okay, okay, fine. Promise. I will sleep and not visit anyone…” Little Eu closes her eyes and disappears. ”Thank you, Lumina…”

”Goodnight, Little Mistress…”

...The winter roses are in bloom...

Di'Anon, Haru, Triteia, Eirwen, and Seig are lounging around still waiting for Little Eu to come back. Two months have passed by since they parted ways. They failed to receive any news or her whereabouts.

She promises to follow them as soon as possible because there are things she needs to settle by herself. They can't understand what is taking her so long to come back.

Still, they decided to put their trust in her.

Not long, Captain Jairu came into the room. He is escorting someone in a dark gray cloak accompanied by a miniature, majestic Spirit Beast. She can't help but smile upon this reunion. After all, she did take her time to come back.

”I hope you are all well-rested. We have a busy schedule ahead…” the familiar voice of the little girl resonates in the room.

They all turned to the familiar small figure they have longed to see, but their attention fell on the tiny, majestic Spirit Beast in her arms. The men all knit their brows with a tinge of jealousy in their eyes.

'Who is that? Did she hunt for a spirit beast?'

'Is that the reason she has gone missing? I am much cuter than that furball!'

'I can be a cute and adorable beast too if she really wanted one…'

'....…'

'Little Mistress, your friends are amusing. Thank you for bringing me with you...'

Little Eu can only sigh...