บท 430: A Whisper Away

I spent a long time gazing around the ancient ruins of floating islands, basking in the soft starlight of Haven's skies. The grass looked so inviting beneath my feet that I was tempted to remove my boots and truly savor the sensation, but a gentle wave of impatience nudged me through my soul bond with the spirit.

"My lady," his voice resonated within my mind, "your allies await you outside, and I must insist you rejoin them. Your body needs sustenance and rest; there will be plenty of time to explore the depths of your new realm later."

I sighed, casting a final, reluctant glance at one of the magnificent floating castles before nodding. It wasn't that I had a particularly brave or adventurous spirit, but I yearned to find what remained of this realm's previous inhabitants. Had they built on the isles in the sky, or had their great city simply acclimated to suit my inner tastes and will?