119 Gratitude
The lights in the sky gradually fades, the cloud became dark, and the crimson moon quietly made its way upwards hanging in the sky.
A gray matt stood in the middle of the vast Desert, in front of it, a fire burns gently to illuminate the surroundings. On top of the gray matt sat four figures that talked to each other. One is a young man dressed in a loose black kimono. he had middle-length hair and a well-defined face. he has deep brown eyes, and sharp eyes brows, and he gives a scholarly air around him.
Opposite him, a young woman crouched on the ground with beautiful scarlet eyes that matched the moon in the sky. she has soft, plump lips, defined cheekbones, and pale yet succulent skin. She gave an air of nobility as every one of her movements exhibits gracefulness.
Beside her laid a blue eagle that looks at the sky with human-like serene eyes. Its pupils reflect a hint of intellect. it has a soft blue feather that was as beautiful as the azure sky.
Fein looked at Voli who slumbered on the ground with peacefully. He just let him be as he knew that fatigue had got him, after all the difficulties they have encountered today. Only a few hours have passed there, but it was as if they spent a long time. A lot of things just happened. He also found out how loyal Voli was to him, as Voli even tried to avenge him after he was beaten to the floor by the platinum statue.
“It was all like a dream, all the process is just... Thankfully we have survived in the end. We managed to get the inheritance scroll with his adventure. Now even if we leave the secret realm, we aren’t empty-handed. I didn’t expect the Inheritance temple to have such a degree of danger. No wonder the mortality rate was sky high, few explorers manage to escape the ruins of Ancient Civilizations.” Fein muttered as his thoughts began to wander.
Sofia couldn’t help but nod her head in approval and continued. “I think even among the ruins here, this Underground Temple might be one of the most dangerous. To begin with, it has a billion white ghouls that were trapped in a separate dimension. Not to mention, the metal spikes in the passageway that kept increasing their speed, and lastly, the biggest threat is the two golden statues were quietly guarding the entrance. just by its sneak attack others would have already died, and they can also fuse to become one entity...”
Hearing Sofia described the traps and obstacles they faced. Fein’s eyes became deeper as if blending with the darkness itself, he couldn’t help but recall all the processes, every scene has rewound on his mind. This experience would be really unforgettable for him. “I think it is the trial of the Temple Master for its successor. But it was one heck of a trial I must say. Only a select few could possibly succeed even amongst S-rank. I hope the reward we get matched the danger we faced.
After saying this sentence, Fein retrieved a golden scroll from his storage space, it was covered by a sparkling red translucent light. Sofia turned her eyes to it as she was also attracted to the appearance of the scroll.
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“This is our hard-earned spoils!” Fein smiled before storing it again in his storage space. “But we have to rest first, we can check the contents tomorrow.”
Sofia puffed her cheeks and gritted her teeth at his pranks. “Damn you!”
“HAHAHA!” Fein laughed to his heart’s content after seeing her reaction. He felt all the tiredness and exhaustion from yesterday’s battle fade away.
“Thank you.” Sofia looked at Fein seriously, her eyes became redder as they reflect the light of the moon. The glow exudes a weird charm.
Fein turned his head at Sofia as he raised his eyebrows, but he realized quickly what she was talking about. His lips curled up, and turned his back on her and gazed at the red moon. “You know what, you don’t have to thank me, as you’re friend, and as your companion, it’s only normal for me to do that. and If I ever encounter the same circumstances, I know you would have my back.”
Fein turned his back and shifted his gaze at her with a gentle smile hanging on his face. The bright red moon’s radiance accentuated his facial features.
Sofia’s eyes became cloudy, as she looks dazedly at his face. A tint of pink shade appeared on her face as she look away immediately. “I-I will sleep first!”
“Okay” Fein smirked at this.
‘I’m really getting good at this,’ Fein yawned as he felt his mind become sluggish. He knew that he needed to sleep now.
Fein walked towards the bonfire near Voli, as he laid down beside him. The soft furry sensation caressed his back. The bonfire was giving him warmth, and it didn’t feel hot at all, it was just right, he felt his body was bathing in relaxation.
He looks at the red moon in the sky for a moment, the looming dark clouds were drifting in the sky slowly covering the brilliance of the moon. He felt his eyelids become heavy, as he closed his eyes only to sink into the darkness instantly.
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Fein’s eyelids trembled, and the brightness of the atmosphere greeted him. The fresh breeze entered his nostrils. His body felt lighter.
He stood up, as his head was still muffled after having just woken up. He started stretching his arms down to his knees to relieve the soreness from the result of not moving for a long period of time.
‘It’s a new day, all the things that happened yesterday felt like an illusion to me. Well, I almost died.’
Fein breathes deeply, taking in the fresh air in his lungs. He swept his eyes towards the surrounding. Only to see Sofia standing near the extinguished fire, her hair was moist, and she was wearing a green a white vest while holding a mirror scanning her facial features.
‘Where did she find a bath? Girls will be girls, It is surprising that she got up this early... I guess nobles really take care of their body meticulously.’
Sofia was arranging her baby hairs on the upper part of her ears when she felt a gaze land on her. She only saw Fein yawning while looking at her.
“Where did you take a bath? I would also like to wash my body. I smell like shit.” Fein went beside her as his hair was pointing in all directions like a seaweed.
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