OBS Chapter 652 Everything was missing!
Chapter 652 Everything was missing!
"Thank you for the breakfast... We'll be leaving now," Aether said, drying his hands as he looked at the middle-aged couple with a small nod.
The man returned the gesture, though his expression carried a faint shadow of concern. "I know you're trying to make your wife happy," he said, his voice tinged with worry, "but be careful out there." He reached out, patting Aether's shoulder in a gesture of encouragement.
Aether held the man's gaze briefly before glancing at the woman. Without a word, he pulled out a large pouch and handed it to them. "Here... use this to move to the mainland. It should cover at least a month or two of living expenses."
The couple froze, stunned. The woman stammered, "W-What is this? W-We can't possibly accept—"
"Opportunities like this rarely come twice," Aether interjected firmly, "Take it. Who knows what the future holds?" Without waiting for their reply, he turned away following Sandra.
Just as they stepped outside the inn,
!~Ding~!
[+10 Ethereal]
[Soul: 896/270↑]
Aether paused, glancing back toward the couple. He caught sight of them through the slightly ajar door. The man was holding the pouch of money, his other hand gently rubbing the woman's tummy as both shed silent tears of joy.
Aether's gaze lingered on her stomach for a moment before Sandra's voice broke his thoughts.
"She's pregnant," she said softly, her tone neutral.
"I see..." Aether muttered, nodding as a faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips. He shook his head lightly, a bittersweet expression crossing his face before he resumed walking.
Sandra watched him for a moment, her eyes narrowing slightly as if studying his reaction, before silently following.
They soon arrived at the outskirts of Ebonhollow Village, its emptiness just as haunting as before. However, Aether led them off the beaten path, weaving through the dense woods.... toward the twin mountains where the altar was said to be located.
The forest was eerily silent as they walked, the usual rustle of leaves and distant animal calls absent. Sandra glanced around, her unease growing, "There aren't any monsters here..." she mumbled, her voice uncertain.
"Yeah..." Aether replied, his tone low, matching her unease. His eyes darted across the surroundings,
The Hero—the Savior of a Million People—Mortimer Frostblade..." Celestia hesitated, her voice faltering before she finally continued, "...has now become Po..."