Chapter 489: Chapter 489 - The Faeries are Very Welcoming
Chapter 489: Chapter 489 - The Faeries are Very Welcoming
Chapter 489: - The Faeries are Very Welcoming
Broken settled down onto the soft mattress in the room, barely aware of the night slowly descending around him. The room was illuminated by crystal lamps fixed to the walls.
Yet, Ivana had still not returned.
"Pawpaw, could you go look for Ivana and stay with her in case she needs any help?" Broken asked.
Pawpaw appeared beside him, her tiny body nearly swallowed by the large mattress. With a big yawn and sleepy eyes, she didn't bother replying. Instead, the little kitten leapt from the bed onto the floor and disappeared into the shadows without a sound.
"Can I sleep here every day?" Broken murmured to himself.
The sense of peace in this place was extraordinary-it was silent, calm, and comforting. It was as if nature itself was whispering to him, wrapping him in a gentle embrace that spoke directly to his soul.
He stepped out of the room, his eyes drawn to the lake below. The moonlight illuminated the still waters, the earlier mist having cleared to reveal the lake's full beauty. The surface glimmered, reflecting the shimmering stars above in the night sky.
"Ivana still hasn't returned yet..."
Activating the Shared Senses skill, his vision shifted, connecting with Pawpaw's perspective. Using the kitten's eyes, he could see that Pawpaw had already found Ivana. It warmed him to see how close Pawpaw was with Ivana-he hadn't even protested when tasked with finding her.
Broken walked closer to the edge of the lake, pausing for a moment as he felt a strong temptation to take a dip in the warm waters that Cedric had spoken of.
He began removing his armor. He could feel the cool night air against his bare skin, a contrast to the warmth he hoped to find in the lake. Stripping down to just his underwear, Broken cautiously stepped into the lake. The warm water caressed his feet as he waded in.
He continued forward until the water reached up to his waist, then went even deeper, his eyes scanning the area until he found a rock he could lean against. Settling there, he submerged himself in the warmth of the lake, letting out a deep sigh of contentment.
"It's so peaceful here," he murmured to himself. He looked around. Everything was still, tranquil.
"Are those monsters really not invading this area?"
The entire place felt far too serene, almost protected, as if an invisible barrier kept danger at bay. It struck him how different this was from any other environment he had faced before-no threats lurking in the shadows, no sense of imminent danger. Just nature and quiet, and for once, Broken allowed himself to relax in the moment.
The warmth of the water seemed to soothe away his tension, and he closed his eyes, simply listening to the gentle ripples around him and the distant sounds of the forest.
Broken knew he had to log out soon. However, he planned to leave Pawpaw outside so the kitten could stay close to Ivana in case she needed help.
Despite Pawpaw's rather wild and unpredictable nature, Ivana had shown she could handle the little cat well. Pawpaw seemed to listen to her in a way that put Broken at ease.
Ivana chuckled softly. "I can't really say for sure, but perhaps Cedric is just an enthusiastic person who responds positively to anything offered to him."
"So that's why Cecilia looked so pale earlier?"
"Yes, I think so," Ivana giggled.
There was a short pause before Broken spoke again. "Ivana... I'm going to log out soon, and
Pawpaw will stay here to keep you company."
"Yes!" Ivana answered quickly. "You don't have to worry. Pawpaw is always well-behaved with me, and I'm sure we'll be good friends. You can relax, okay?"
Broken nodded slowly, reassured by her confidence.
After a few moments, he spoke again, "Alright, Ivana, I think it's time to call it a night. I'm going to log out until morning."
He stood up, dressing in his outfit before walking to the edge of the lake.
He took a moment to make sure his decision was sound-this wasn't some reckless choice. He had considered all the factors. With Flare and Pawpaw by Ivana's side, and her own considerable capabilities, he was confident she would be safe in this peaceful forest.
"I'm fine," Ivana said. "I don't mind being here alone for a while. The faeries are very welcoming and friendly."
Broken gave her one last look, his lips curling into a soft smile. "See you tomorrow," he said.
And with that, he logged out of the game.
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