As night fell, Kael said his goodbyes to Mousan and Elmyra with a casual smile.
After that, Kael stepped out into the quiet streets of the city, heading toward Silvana's house. He had no coins on him, so he walked.
For the first time, he truly felt the sting of poverty. Still, he found a quick excuse to justify it: he never needed money before. The academy had always provided his meals, his room, everything. And now that he thought about it… the Kaldras family had done more for him than he'd ever acknowledged—housing him, protecting him, even defending him against a team of sixth-stage enemies.
He knew leaving them was dangerous. But inside him was that strange entity—sent to guard him. And he could feel its power. Immense.
After a long walk, he finally arrived at Silvana's doorstep.
