Chapter 384: A place forged by the deaths of...

Inside Helena's allotted room,

The faint scent of lavender lingered in the background. Helena fidgeted nervously, her fingers twisting the hem of her nightgown as she glanced up at Aether with wide, anxious eyes.

"H-How are you, Aether? I-I haven't seen you today… Are you busy?" she asked, her voice trembling slightly. Concern laced her tone, but her eyes betrayed her unease...

Aether couldn't help but smile at her attempt to hide her emotions.

She was so endearingly bad at it~

"Well, Yeah.... I was with Kai and Vesperine. They were on a date in the new city, enjoying themselves." He replied.

"Oh!" Helena's eyes widened in surprise as if she had never even seen such a thing.

'Damn, this girl…' Aether thought, watching her closely.

Then, Helena mumbled softly, almost to herself, "Date… ah?… What is it?" Her voice was filled with innocent curiosity, her head tilted slightly to the side.