Step step!

  After hearing the news from the orc, Irene Pareira came down from the mountain at a fast pace and, without delay, headed to the garden where Gurgar’s tomb was located.

  In his mind, he just wanted to run all the way there with all his might, but rather than that, he was inclined to think that he needed to calm his complicated mind.

  What were his feelings right now?

  Curiosity?

  Fear?

  Or even Longing?

  He didn't know. It wasn't something that he could describe in one word.

  Phew, he paused for a moment to catch his breath before moving on.

  “…”


  I am not a swordsman nor a Lord.

  All I am, was alone.

  Inevitably, I will develop my strength and visit the southern mountain range.

  And I had to do it before the burning fire in my heart went out.

  … And like that, 3 years passed.