Chapter 61: Awakening of the Divine Wolf, Mia
Mia knelt beneath the sun-dappled leaves and gently plucked a ripe Dwarf Cavendish banana, placing it carefully into the woven basket by her side. The warm breeze rustled the edges of her robe as she rose to her feet, her steps slow and thoughtful as she made her way toward the ancient temple grounds.
As she approached the central courtyard, her gaze fell upon a familiar figure seated before the colossal stone gate marked with a single engraved character, Strength.
There, bathed in the soft golden light, sat a girl of striking beauty. Her long crimson hair shimmered like fire, cascading over her shoulders, while her violet eyes stared blankly ahead, distant and lost. Her features were delicate, almost ethereal, and her elongated ears, subtly pointed, her Elven lineage.
It was Jane.
She sat motionless, her expression vacant, her entire presence draped in quiet sorrow.
Mia’s heart tightened at the sight. She stepped closer and gently placed a hand on her sister’s shoulder.
"Sis," Mia said softly, "the Young Master will be alright. You know how strong he is."
Jane did not respond right away. Her fingers were curled in her lap, unmoving, and her gaze never left the sealed gate.
Mia sighed inwardly.
She wasn’t usually the observant type, but even she couldn’t ignore what Jane’s current state revealed. The sleepless nights, the endless waiting, the silent prayers. It was clear now her sister’s feelings for Kaal ran deeper than duty or respect.
"I know Kaal is strong," Jane finally whispered, her voice fragile, barely audible. "But... It’s been seven months, Mia. Seven months since he entered that trial. And still, no word. No sign. Nothing..."