312 Fantasy 2 (1/2)

Chapter 312: Fantasy 2

In the inner circle of the city.

The four block district in the inner city looked very depressing.

What was once a lively place filled with crowds was no more. Now, most of them were in bandages.

In the hospital, Andy and Goth were walking along the white corridor.

Both of them tried to hide their expressions as best as they could to prevent Jessica noticing that something had went wrong.

”Don’t worry. It’s fine. Everything will be fine.” Goth patted Andy’s shoulder.

”Perhaps.” Andy put on an unnatural smile.

As they arrived the familiar ward of Jessica, Goth opened the door and saw a man in grey robes peeling apples as he sat in front of Jessica.

He saw Jessica smiling at them, and he couldn’t think of an apt explanation.

As the man in grey robes heard the door being opened, he turned around and revealed a handsome, gentle smile.

”Goth, Andy, long time no see.”

”Garen!!?? Goth’s voice was unusually high as he pointed at Garen in shock and disbelief.

Andy, who was at one side, was very surprised as well.

”Garen, didn’t you…?”

”Did you guys assume I was dead?” Garen started to laugh. ”I was hiding in a corner of the ruins below and survived on the food I found inside. I took the opportunity to escape as the creatures were attracted by the battles in the inner city.” As he told the story, he was very emotional and seemed to be traumatized as well.

Goth opened his mouth, as if he wanted to speak up, but he couldn’t utter a single word. He went towards Garen and gave him a big hug.

Andy was so happy he started to smile as well.

”It’s good to see you return unharmed.”

Both of them were in a major slump due to Jessica’s unfortunate incident. Their moods lifted slightly as they found out that Garen was still alive.

Goth patted Garen’s back with a considerable amount of force.

”Don’t make me lose another friend again.” He said in a deep tone.

”Why?” Garen was confused. ”What happened.”

Garen didn’t pursue further, and instead gave a smile to Goth, as he realized that Goth did not want to talk about it.

The three of them were talking about their recent life inside the ward. Jessica was lying in the bed listening as she smiled.

The group of four was finally gathered together again. It was worth celebrating, as none of them were absent.

Unlike the emotionless Goth, Andy could feel that Garen didn’t come back as what he had told. This person, who was once his partner had become more and more mysterious.

After the three of them chatted with Jessica, the three of them went to a restaurant together to have a proper meal.

Garen crossed his fingers as he placed them onto the table and calmly looked at Goth and Andy, who were sitting opposite him.

”Alright, can you guys tell me what actually happened?” He calmly stared at them as he asked in a deep tone.

The atmosphere had suddenly become heavy.

Goth and Andy’s expression was completely unnatural.

Garen noticed something was wrong and he stared at Goth.

”That’s not right! What happened to your left eye Goth!?” His voice was anxious. Deep in his heart, he had already recognized Goth as his friend. However, they were things that were out of his expectation, as if the history had started to change.

”Left eye?” Andy was shocked as he looked at Goth’s left eye. ”What about your left eye?”

Goth awkwardly turned away.

”It’s nothing. I didn’t get any proper sleep lately and am feeling a little bit uncomfortable.” He muttered as he tried to come up with an explanation.

”Don’t move!” He stood up and pushed away Goth’s left hand that was covering his left eye.

The took of them had a clear look at Goth’s left eye. That pupil’s color was not Goth’s original color, but a lifeless color of red. It was an ocular prosthesis.

Goth silently allowed his two friends to look at his left eye.

”It’s nothing big really. Actually… I was just trying to complete the quest. At least I survived. He muttered.

The atmosphere among the three had gotten worse.

Garen looked at Goth without saying another word.

”Goth, is it… because of Jessica?”

Andy gripped his fist as he lowered down his head.

Goth revealed a relaxing smile.

”My left eye was injured by a creature a few days ago and I lost my sight afterwards. Madam Madeleine had created an artificial eye for me. It’s nothing to be honest, since I can still see with one eye, right? Loosen up a bit you two. Relax. It’s a rare occasion that we are able to gather together and isn’t it good that everyone’s alright?”

Garen didn’t expect this to happen to Goth while he’s away for such a short while.

Although he wanted to rely on Goth to keep obtaining the potential points, he didn’t want to obtain it in such a fashion.

”Let’s talk about Jessica.” He sighed as he sat down.

”Jessica is fine, trust me.” Goth gestured his hand. ”I found a doctor from the Duke Household to treat her. Have the people from the Duke Household ever failed in treating a sickness before? Don’t worry, I believe that Jessica will recover very soon, and the four of us, the Panther Group, will be together once again. We will then win the war, and obtain awards from the Duke, get knighted by the Royal family and reached the climax of our life as we become important figures. Hehe… It’s so exciting whenever I think of this!” Goth started to daydream as he spoke.

”You’re just daydreaming…” Andy couldn’t help but to give him a punch.