Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 648 Restoring The Statue

Memories from the past came alive vividly for Violeta.

She could almost see herself from her previous life, working in the backyard, drawing water, and weaving baskets.

A priest came over and said, "Miss, our Master invites you to join us for a meal."

As Violeta was lost in thought, she turned and replied, "Oh, thank you. Sorry to trouble you."

The priest continued, "It's no trouble, but it's just simple oatmeal and berries. I'm not sure if you'll find it suitable."

Violeta thought, What's difficult about oatmeal? and answered, "I'm sure I can manage."

Walking to the dining hall, Terrel took the main seat, Terrel's junior sat beside him, and three disciples sat in order. The youngest disciple, who had escorted Violeta, was named Elden Moran.

He set a chair for her and handed her a bowl of oatmeal.

Violeta greeted the senior priests before starting her meal.

As they ate, the conversation shifted to deciding who would go down the mountain to sell the woven items this month.

Violeta listened quietly without saying a word.

One of the disciples asked how long she intended to stay at the Hermitage. She had originally planned to spend just one night and leave the following day.

Yet, how could she stay only a single night at the Hermitage? Setting her spoon down, Violeta replied, "I wish to remain here for a few more days. Honestly, ever since I arrived, I've felt a deep sense of familiarity, as if destiny brought me to the Hermitage. This feeling isn't just about this place. I also feel a strong bond with each of you. Perhaps, in another life, we were all part of the same family."

the golden statue of the deity in the

words left everyone

unprecedented for someone to willingly offer to

final decision, however,

eyes turned to

and said, "Very well, you may

do you agree to this so readily? Restoring the golden statue isn't

responded, "Ah, this is

...

Violeta was granted permission to extend her

satisfied

the moment to ask Elden, "I'm curious,

a bit

find out? Yes,

his dedication and the long journey he

Violeta lowered her eyes.

had

"It's nothing, I'm

inquired, "Oh, did he introduce you to us as

a way, yes," she

Elden finished cleaning up the dishes, he asked, "By

don't need to

me Elden. Anyway, I have to leave now," Elden said as he