Chapter 51 - 51: Winter Solstice (2/2)

”You kidnapped my witch! Where is Gwyd?” Lord Tiger exclaimed.

Lady Rean confronted Eu. It was quite dull without the witch following her around. Besides, there is no one to boss around.

”Don't be mad. Gwyd is doing great...” Eu chuckles.

Lady Rean pouts as she looks away.

”Don't mind her, Sister Eu. She is just annoyed that Gwyd kept on talking about you these days. She is simply jealous.” Lady Freya chuckles.

”Darn you, Freya! I am not jealous!” Rean refuted.

Eu let out a soft chuckle. She doesn't know how to comfort her and make her feel better. She is just doing her best to mentor him.

Meanwhile, Lord Azure can't help himself admiring the girl more and more. He remains silent most of the time and observes how amazing she has become.

After a few pleasantries, they decided to bid each other farewells. It's time to part ways once again.

Meanwhile, Aryen and Presea's group safely arrived at their new post on the outskirts of Mystic Spirit Bordertown. They once again reunited with their old friend, Reone, who updated them on the status.

Reone is currently interrogating two shadows who managed to breach their first line of defenses. His men intercepted them, and before they could enter further and blend into the crowd.

Unlike those they encountered, these creatures are tame and timid. They silently sit on the awaits their fates.

”That is weird. Those Shadows are created to devour and kill. How can they be like a tamed beast? They are mindless. How can they be different?” Presea commented as she voices her concerns.

”Exactly. That is also what we are afraid of. We have trouble detecting them because of this. We were just lucky...” Reone sighs as he confessed.

The shadows refuse to divulge any information regarding their operation.

Despite getting captured, they didn't show any hostility while remaining calm and rational.

The trio can't help themselves to be perplexed.

'Are they evolving?'

No. They are convinced they are different from the once they initially fought.

How many of these creatures managed to enter without their knowledge?

They can only hope that they won't reach Inner Courts and cause havoc during the festivities. Casualties will inevitably pile up, and they don't want to see such tragedy.

Later that night in Limes Temple, the crowd has finally thin. The wind blows, sending chills to their spine.

That night is tremendously cold indeed.

There is a contented look on Eu's face while watches the crowd. She didn't expect they will still come despite all the threats at hand.

”You look satisfied as if they came here for you…”

A familiar soft voice broke her train of thoughts.

She turned around to see a familiar face she hasn't seen in days. She expected him to have left with the Holy Guardian Lords.

”Brother Ravi...!” she exclaimed.

”Glad to see me?” Ravikanth asked teasingly.

”I didn't expect you are still here...” she responded with a smile.

”Ohhh?” Ravikanth responded in disbelief.

He is quite busy exchanging information and discussing matters with Jairu. Still, it is impossible she didn't know that he is still around.

”There are things I need to settle with Jairu. Then, I thought to find you after our meeting. Sorry, it took a while...” he explains.

He settled beside her on the huge rock where she is sitting. She has a perfect spot to observe everyone in that place.

Meanwhile, Ravikanth is just happy to find time to meet her amidst their hectic schedules. He could do this often if he could.

Not long, snow started to fall, and everyone looks up to marvel at the spectacle.

The tiny ball of snow shimmers when hit by light. It is like a sparkling specks of cold sand.

Everybody ignores the cold winds that night.

Ravikanth wanted to confront Eu about many issues, but as soon as he saw her, he decided not to pursue them. He knows that she has her reasons and hopes she will disclose them to him someday.

Eu looks at him feeling relieved. She doesn't want to explain herself while she continues to do her best for everyone.

It's not yet the time…

Meanwhile, amidst the shadows, someone is concealing himself and blending into the darkness. He is waiting for a perfect opportunity to strike but was taken aback by the scene.

He totally forgot why he was there as he saw Eu.

Eu's aura emits a familiar essence he cannot ignore.

”Emilia...? Could it really be Lady Emilia…? How is it possible...?” he murmurs.