Chapter 398 - Chapter 394 – The Gaping Rift Behind the Silent Mountain

That night passed with a rare peace in Nocture. The small bonfire by the riverbank finally died out after its last pieces of wood turned into black charcoal that still trailed thin wisps of smoke. The smoke blended with the thickening black mist, as if helping to blanket the warm memories of the night before. Sylvia stood up last, gazing at the remains of the grilled fish that had all been eaten, then let out a soft sigh. Her chest felt lighter, but the emptiness had not completely vanished. It was only postponed. Like a fire that had gone out, she knew the gnawing boredom would return tomorrow morning the thirst for something bigger, more dangerous, more… alive.