Chapter One-Hundred-and-Nineteen
Mikhail and Sarah turned to look at them as they reached the treeline. Beyond the trees lay the vast clearing with the wall of scrap surrounding Alepheria’s large tower. Compared to Adam’s last visit, twice as many creepers roamed around at the top of the building’s exterior, and it was quite clear that it was caused by the Hardmode that Adam had triggered.
“What took you so long?” Mikhail asked.
Kate and Adam exchanged a glance.
The distance must’ve severed the charming spell’s effect.
“Sorry about that,” Kate told him.
“It’s fine,” he replied, not meeting her eyes.
Okay, not entirely severed…
Still better than nothing I suppose, but I’ve gotta keep an eye on them so they don’t become brainwashed again.
Kate reached out to pat Adam on the back, but he immediately shifted out of her reach.