Chapter 53: Alone With The Little Fairy
The path to Barovik was peaceful, the morning sun climbing the sky as Eren led the group with firm steps.
The air was fresh, the shadows of the cursed temple left behind, but the calm was an illusion that Lee Min-Jae, in his essence, knew wouldn’t last.
A light shone ahead. Liriel, Hagan’s fairy, appeared, hovering with translucent wings buzzing. Her green hair shimmered, and her petal robe displayed symbols that seemed to pulse with mana.
This time, there was something different — a mysterious, almost seductive air in her smile.
"Eren Vale," she called, her high-pitched voice carrying a provocative tone. "There’s something only you can see. Something... special. I can show you, but only if we go alone."
She tilted her head, her eyes shining as if challenging him, her wings trembling slightly.
Eren stopped, eyes narrowed, his mind cold as steel.
Lee Min-Jae knew how to spot bait, and Liriel was playing hard. Important information? Only alone? It was a trick, a trap disguised as seduction. But he knew how to play too.
"Interesting," he said, his voice calm but with a touch of feigned curiosity. He turned to the group, his gaze sharp. "I want to investigate this alone. It might be a trap, and I take the risk. Better me than everyone."
Kaela growled, her claws flexed.
"Alone? With that thing? I don’t trust her, Eren."
Her voice was thunderous, her dominant instinct shouting against the idea. Morwynn raised a web, the threads vibrating.