Hearing Lyra's pleas, Adrian fell silent for a moment. Then, he nodded. "I’ll help if I get the chance."

A bright smile appeared on Lyra's face. Her fair and delicate skin contrasted sharply with the crimson Blood River.

As night fell, the sounds of monsters around them got louder. The two returned home, and Lyra asked Adrian to keep things a secret. Later in the night, Adrian sat cross-legged on the floor in the living room. He was reflecting on what he had witnessed and heard today as it was