Chapter 15: Ericka[3]
The moment Ericka informed them that she was leaving, the room went silent.
Liora looked at her children, knowing they would be sad for a while; both of them adored Ericka and had been close for months.
The twins stared at Ericka with confused looks on their faces, unable to fully understand the meaning of her words.
Maren spoke first, "You mean you would leave for another monster hunt just like the past few months?"
Aqua's voice sounded next, "Other monsters in another place?"
Ericka shook her head, then glanced at their mother, who nodded towards her.
She looked back at the twins."No, I am going back to my place back in Stellar City and won't be returning anytime soon, Maren ,Aqua."
"B-but s-"
Ericka placed her finger on Maren's mouth, stopping her from speaking further, as she said gently to both of them.
"I know it's hard to understand, but before I even came here, I was actually on my way to go back, as there was stuff I needed to take care of," Ericka said softly, trying to reassure the girls with a gentle smile and comforting touch. Maren and Aqua looked at her with teary eyes before finally nodding in acceptance.
They knew on the inside, from the start, that Ericka would leave someday, but when it came down to it, they couldn't accept it.