Chapter 257: Alora, he referred to you
"Brother Alaric, you’re back! Was the village nearby?" Alora’s eyes widened with surprise as she greeted him.
"Yes, it’s just a short distance away. I returned moments ago specifically to speak with you. There’s something of great importance we must discuss," Alaric replied, his voice carrying a weighty seriousness.
Intrigued, Alora pressed, "What is it, Brother Alaric?" She sensed his urgency and promptly asked Melody and Selvina to give them privacy. Once alone, she leaned in, eager for Alaric to reveal his concerns.
"Alora, I haven’t shared this with anyone yet, but in the cave, I encountered someone. What the person said troubles me deeply. I didn’t want to accept it outright, but I couldn’t ignore the possibility either," Alaric explained, his expression troubled and voice laced with worry.
"Please tell me," Alora said.
"It was an old man. I think he used to live near the cave for a long time," Alaric stated. He rubbed his hands together in apprehension, still wondering how Alora would tackle with it.
Alora remained patient to hear from him. Finally, he ended the brief pause and continued, "I asked him who lay in that grave and his words were these: A vicious witch. She knows destruction. Even vampires were scared of him. No one can stand her. A woman with bewitching eyes, destined to sacrifice a loved one to save many. No one will survive if she fails. Clouds of darkness will linger over the kingdom!"
Alaric recounted the exact words spoken by the old man before he passed away. "I even asked him if there was any way to stop it," Alaric began, his voice trailing off as he lowered his eyes.
"What did he say?" Alora pressed eagerly. "Please, tell me," she urged with a mixture of apprehension and curiosity.