Chapter 279: Elixir
Orion chuckled, gently shaking his head in mild amusement before beginning his recount of the intense battle and the subsequent months spent unconscious, thoroughly explaining the details with patient clarity.
Seraph listened quietly, her gentle gaze never leaving his face, genuinely absorbed in his recounting of events, emotions flowing clearly within her expressive emerald eyes—concern, admiration, worry, and ultimately relief that he had returned safely to her side.
They continued chatting comfortably for a while, enjoying the gentle warmth and quiet companionship they had both missed deeply.
Eventually, Orion’s expression turned quietly serious, his gaze thoughtful yet gently determined as he looked directly into Seraph’s eyes.
With careful deliberation, he softly asked the question that had lingered unspoken for so long, "Seraph, now that you can speak again, I wanted to ask you something important. Are you afflicted with any kind of curse?"
Seraph immediately hesitated, her slender fingers nervously tightening around the edges of her gown.
After a moment of quiet internal struggle, she exhaled softly, finally nodding gently in affirmation. Her voice was quiet, her expression carrying faint sadness, "Yes..."
Orion nodded calmly, his expression kind yet determined as he carefully retrieved the Three Lives Morning Dew from his inventory, gently placing the exquisite treasure upon the table before her.
The small vial shimmered faintly under the sunlight, exuding a gentle, calming energy.
"This is a special treasure," Orion explained gently, his voice filled with hopeful sincerity. "It can heal nearly any injury and even possesses powerful curse-removal properties. Why don’t you try using it? Perhaps it might help you."
Seraph gazed quietly at the exquisite vial for a long moment, her emerald eyes reflecting uncertainty and a gentle sense of awe.