章節 283: Her Gift

The concern etched on Isola, Ceti and Merina's faces was palpable, their eyes glancing nervously at Asher. 

The five Umbralfiends, however, seemed surprised and curious. They all had thought he was done for but contrary to their expectations, the phoenix and the Bloodburn Consort didn't even fight and the quest ended before they even realized it.

Sylus, Orin and their wives could only exchange confused looks while Mirena pouted, brimming with dying curiosity, wondering what kind of trick the Bloodburn Consort pulled.

Asher, came back from his reverie as he ran a hand through his hair, "Yeah, I'm fine..." His voice was distant, mind still preoccupied with his interactions with that woman.

The memory of the woman's gentle smile, her gratitude, and her final moments seemed to reverberate in his mind while his chest ached.