Vivian had heard it too.

Her mind went blank as trepidation seized her. She mindlessly let Jason pull her toward the tall reeds, where they crouched for cover.

Two Elysians appeared at the river bank the moment they concealed themselves.

“Are you sure that you saw people here?”

“Yes, I'm pretty sure I heard something.”

Frustration flashed across the first Elysian's face upon hearing the answer. He strode toward the River of Styx.

“They're seeking death by coming here! Do they want to add to the number of dead bodies floating down this swamp?” he cursed, evidently annoyed.

Vivian was perplexed, but she instinctively cowered in fear when she heard the malice in his voice.

Her involuntary action caused her to brush up against the person next to her.

The atmosphere grew tense.

“I'm sorry, t-that was an accident,” Vivian stuttered an apology. Her face flushed scarlet as she went rigid from embarrassment.

Vivian was innocent by nature. Although she and Jason had gotten into a conflict because of Daphne, Vivian harbored no hard feelings toward Jason.

After all, he was not directly involved in the matter.

was feeling a

the young girl and noticed the pink blush on her cheeks. Realizing that she was not

us to linger by the river, though. Let's

“Is that so?”

wide and watery

suppose it's safer

end, Vivian followed Jason back to the mountain. She

behind a huge boulder when a voice

you

It was Lucy.

it was a friend and not a foe,

doing here, Lucy? Weren't you guarding the road? You...” Vivian trailed off as she glanced at the

that they

see.” Vivian

interrupted the conversation, and

She was stunned when her eyes

“Vivian?” Lucy prompted.

Lucy, this is Jason, and he's with us on this trip. Jason, meet

descended upon the trio after the brief introduction, but Jason and Lucy continued to scrutinize

that you're gone. Jason, should we head in deeper?

location, Vivian did not notice the meaningful look

it would be best if they

Vivian rose to follow him, but Lucy's grip on her arm held her back. “Vivi, something feels off about

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