章 291: Chapter 292: Farewell Part 3

Blovid produces a lit branch. Standing over Jothkore, the Arizal Leader lowers the torch to his heel and a hungry flame ignites, instantly swallowing the guard's feet. Blovid moves to the side and does the same to Clarence. The two are fully enflamed in seconds and as a group, we all move back, warded off by the fierce heat waves.

"Until we meet again, my friends," Sampson whispers, his words barely audible. Through the smoke and fire, his eyes lock on mine. There's something in them. Something that wasn't there before. Something lingering besides deep-rooted sorrow and guilt. Surprise? Disbelief? In all the time I've known him, Sampson has never looked at me like this before, like he's truly seeing me for the first time. I want to ask about the revelation, but Vix cuts off my thought with a final bow of her head.

"Aya Vella," she whispers.