Chapter 125: A Strange Ability
Liora stared at the book, her hands trembling slightly as she held it close to her chest. Her heartbeat refused to slow. That man—whoever he was—truly knew everything. Not only had he known about her soul sight ability, but he had handed her the very thing that might help her understand it better.
Why?
That one question echoed again and again in her mind. Why would someone like him go out of his way to help her? What did he gain from it? If he truly was a relative or someone close to the original body, why act so mysteriously? Why not just say it outright?
But knowing him, she doubted she’d get any clear answers.
Still, the book in her hands was real. And for now, it was the only lead she had.
A flicker of determination passed through her eyes. She wasn’t going to waste this chance.
She glanced around the forest carefully. It was too quiet, and that made her nervous. Shadows stretched across the trees, and the wind carried the faint rustling of leaves, but nothing more. No signs of wild beasts or mutated monsters—for now.
All she wanted right now was a little peace—just enough to read without flinching at every rustle or fearing some mutated beast would leap out from the shadows. Was that really too much to ask?
She hadn’t even opened the first page, and already her nerves were stretched thin. The thought of being interrupted by a surprise attack while she was finally so close to understanding her strange ability made her stomach twist.
She just needed a quiet place. Somewhere safe, even if only for a little while. With that hope in mind, she searched for a spot.
Liora moved swiftly, her feet barely making a sound on the mossy ground. She found a tree with thick roots and a large hollow trunk that offered partial cover. It wasn’t perfect, but it was better than nothing. She nestled herself against it, pulled her knees close, and opened the book carefully.