Chapter 19: Return of the Knight
It took a week for Cliff to return home. He didn’t come back on some champion stallion either, but riding the wind, flying the entire way from the northern plains.
Ember was playing with mana under his favourite tree and was the first one to notice. He shot towards him immediately, calling after him. Cliff noticed his figure, swooped down to scoop him into his arms, and took to the air.
“You can fly now!” Ember himself seemed more joyous than the person with the actual skill.
“You like my new skill, don’t you?”
Ember nodded vigorously. The wind slapped against his cheeks, yet he yelled, “Faster! Go faster!”
“As you wish.”
Shielding him with a layer of mana, Cliff took him higher into the sky and circled the clan’s territory a couple of times before finally descending into their yard. The feeling was already so exhilarating that Ember didn't want him to stop, but he also had so many questions.
“Did you get a dedicated Flight skill after achieving silver class?” Ember asked. “How much mana does it cost? What other skills did you get? Wait, what is the name of your new class?”
“Slow down, son. I don't even know the answers to some of your questions. Anyway, you can ask me all about it after we find your mother and sister.”