章 2571: Changed Man (Part 1)

Yet the shape of whatever Kamila was knitting was a bit weird and what Lith assumed was the neck of the baby carrier was way too big.

"Are you learning how to knit?" He asked, aiming for a soft topic before unloading his burden.

"Yes." Kamila nodded. "It's a great way to spend some time with your mother and keep my mind busy while I wait for your return. Time drags when I stare at the communication amulet for updates and I'm constantly terrified of seeing your rune disappear."

"I'm sorry for making you worry like this, but I did it for you and Elysia. If the monster hordes go unchecked, we'll end up like Jiera and the famine will be the least of our worries." Lith wrapped her in his arms, losing himself in her scent.

"There's nothing I would like more than spend the next five months taking care of you two, but to give you and our daughter a better world I need to fight."