Chapter 47 - 47: The Stranger (2/2)

He shook his head as he sighs with a gentle smile on his face — a warm feeling spreading on his chests.

Meanwhile, Eu is hiding in a dark corner as she hides in embarrassment. She can't believe herself acting too forward.

Heart races while her face is completely flushed. She thought that she has to get away as fast as she could and decided to teleport.

As scheduled, the Divine Lord left and return to his duties while Eu continues carrying on with hers.

Several weeks continue to pass, and everything seems normal again. The shadows didn't make any noticeable movements since that night.

They can't possibly have surrendered so easily, so they can assume they are planning something more sinister.

Meanwhile, Eu has started a habit roaming around in disguise. Her eyes are in crystal blue with specks of purple dust hue. Her current appearance is somewhat tanned with light brown hair. She is currently using her Euer identity.

Eu travels to Bordertown with Triteia to meet Gwyddien. They rendezvous with the Holy Guardian Lords as well, but they seem busy.

That day, the Holy Guardians are quite busy handling their territory and making up for their absence. They spent quite a while in the Central, helping the Divine Lord with his tasks.

When they arrived, Eu felt the lingering animosity. She knits her brows as she scans for hostiles around the vicinity.

She can feel the presence of the shadows, but at the same time, can't locate them. They seem different in a way, as well.

This is entirely new to her. During their investigations, the shadows have never concealed their presence so efficiently.

How could they evolve so much?

She can only assume one possibility, but she needs to be sure.

”Ms. Teia, meet with Gwyd first. There is something I wanted to check...” Eu said.

She urges Triteia to meet up with the Witch. He tends to panic if they failed to come in time.

Despite Gwyddien's lack of self-esteem, he is a competent caster. She always teaches him new skills while they pass information with each other.

Eu is very please that Gwyddien can quickly pick up everything she taught him. He now has the ability of a high-level Witch even if he fails to realize he is one.

Triteia nods as she agrees. Though she is curious about what has caught her attention. She decided to trust that she will be alright.

Eu heads straight on the busy plaza and focuses looking at everyone's auras. She can feel their presence, but she can't find them.

It is quite unusual.

Then again, she assumes that she might have overlooked them. It is much easier to deceive anyone through physical appearance.

She closes her eyes as she tries once again.

She calms her mind and soul while she separates everyone's presence to distinguish their unique tone.

A child.

A Beast.

A Dragon.

And so forth...

She listens to the timbre of their aura. Each sounded somewhat different from another.

Not long, she finally heard it.

The Shadows...

Still, she can't help finding them quite strange.

They are shadows but different from the ones they fought.

Was it even possible they are the same and different at the same time?

In the middle of her contemplation, she bumps into an equally absentminded stranger. He has platinum silver hair, loosely tied on his back and unique golden amber eyes.

He is like a scholar or practicing medical arts based on physical appearance.

”Pardon me for not looking.”

”Sorry…”

Eu narrowed her eyes as she sees him. He is quite familiar but can't remember where she could have seen him.

While the young man apologizes, he quickly picks up his things. She immediately follows as she kneels and to have a closer look at him.

She can't shake the feeling she knows that person.

Where could she have met him?

”I am truly very sorry. My brother is sick and ensures I got everything before heading back...” he carefully explains.

His tone is gentle, friendly, and familiar.

She totally forgot the reason she was there while she figures out this person.

She smiles as she shook her head.

”No. Pardon me. I wasn't looking as well...” Eu responded.

She can't explain why she was absentminded and preoccupied while she roams the streets.

”This is my first time here. This place is vivacious, isn't it? I wish to live at such a warm place...” the young man chuckles while he confessed.

She can't help finding him strange. As far as she knows, Bordertown is such a commonplace. It isn't difficult to find a place something similar.

Where is he from, and who is this man?

”Oh, by the way, I am Noite...” he introduces while he offers his hand.