Chapter 168 AURORA The air outside was thick as if the forest were holding its breath .

I stood at the edge of the clearing , staring into the dense thicket of trees .

I had come out to get some fresh air and hopefully clear my mind .

The darkness stretched out like fingers beckoning me into it .

I hadnt gone through these forest paths before , but I had done so in the dream .

Luna ? Evelyns voice cut through the fogginess in my head .

I turned and watched her approach me purposefully as her gold hair shone in the dim light of the moon .

I had summoned her before I came out .

Shes wearing light battle armor , she also has a sword strapped behind her back , its hilt shining in the dim light .

We need to talk , I softly yet resolutely told her .

Walk with me .

I faced my front and walked in the woods .

Evelyn sighed a bit , but settled into stride beside me through the woods , the rustle of the dry leaves accompanying us disturbing the silence that hung outside , an owls periodic hoot breaking into our walk .

Ive been having the dreams again , I said after a moment .

Chapter 168 2/6 Evelyns face didnt change but I could feel the slight stiffening of her shoulders .

The ones with the silver figure ? I nodded in response .

Its no longer just a figure .

It has become something … more .

It guides me .

It calls to me .

And each time , I find myself drawing closer .

Evelyn gave me a sidelong glance .

You think its the goddess ? I dont know , I said , my voice catching as my fingers brushed the pearl pendant lying at my throat .

Its magic hummed softly , a constant reminder of what I was capable of , and what Id already paid .

But theres something more .

me in the dream

the water in it glittering in

let my fingers dance

,

scooped some of the water into my hand and then I let it drop out , through my fingers

was so fast , I nearly

stood up to my feet slowly

had her gaze focused across the horizon , her expression was blank , but it felt like I could tell what was going on in

168 3/6 I swallowed as I went ahead

like he is now , I

was …

the figure , the silver light

didnt feel like a memory

felt like a message

the water , she hissed , I guess

expression was impossible to read

message ? she asked

still something left of

Something worth saving .

of us said a word

murmur of the stream took the place of conversation between us , its soft bubble curiously

your help , I finally said

pinpointed the location

Im heading there .

went round with shock as she surged to her

cant be serious

place is going to be filled

cant walk in there all alone ; you wont be able

wont be , I said ,

must have caught on because a streak of comprehension lit Chapter 168 4/6

me to go with

best fighter I have , I said

trust

than anyone

though her voice didnt

? You know

try to stop me and thatll waste the time we take

cant waste any time

, and

clenching as my

, my voice dropping to a low

there is even the slightest possibility of his return , I have

I just cant do it without

what seemed like an eternity , Evelyn blew out a heavy sigh and ran her fingers through

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