Elydes

Chapter 277 - Misty Truths

Kai had crossed an ocean and the untamed lands of the mainland, faced pirates and bandits, gone through more unforeseen accidents than he cared to admit. With his sister standing before him well and alive, it had all been worth it.

I made it in time.

He stepped forward, arms raised, about to run towards her when he became conscious of all the eyes on them. There’d be already plenty of cracks to fix in his cover. The journey to the continent could explain many changes in Matthew personality and skills, but he couldn’t change his acquaintances from the archipelago.

I wish Mom could have explained her the whole situation.

Woken from her stupor, Kea abandoned her bow and strode as if she intended to march over him. She stopped in her tracks within arm’s length and studied him with an unblinking gaze.

“Uh, hi.” Kai reciprocated the look, trying to recoup the changes he missed in over two years. “I’m Mat—”

A punch caught him in the shoulder, strong enough to push him back without seriously hurting him. “Ouch.” He massaged his arm. “What was that for…”