章 650: Guild Duties and Personal Desires (1)

Erik had been walking through the corridors of his guild's headquarters, his boots echoing against the floor.

His initial destination had been his room, but the gnawing hunger in his stomach persuaded him to make a detour to the cafeteria. He wasn't the only one with that idea, as fate would have it.

"Erik!" a voice echoed, its tone laced with an unmistakable joy that danced in the chilly air. Turning around, Erik's eyes met Mira's.

Her face radiated pure elation, her eyes sparkling like stars.

Her lips curved into a wide, sincere smile that seemed to light up her entire face, and her rosy cheeks glowed with warmth and happiness.

She was a few meters away, but at that moment, the distance felt insignificant.

Erik's heart pounded in his chest, a rhythm that matched the excitement mirrored in Mira's eyes.