Chapter 1213 - 550: Never Separated Again

Chapter 1213: Chapter 550: Never Separated Again

Although my departure might upset Lord Herbert, leaving without a word would make him completely disappointed in me.

I absolutely cannot let him down!

Both emotionally and logically, I cannot do anything that would worry or disappoint him.

"Yunier, I may have to leave Elda for a while."

"I am going to search for my father. Even though I don’t know where he is now, I will definitely bring him back."

The Snake Girl said seriously, "I know you want to help me, but I’ll handle this matter myself. You don’t need to leave with me."

"I don’t want to add unnecessary trouble to you in this matter."

"Of course, I’m not blindly trying to do it alone; later I might need help from your Church, so I hope you can let them know for me."

With the help of the widespread ears and eyes of the Ice and Snow Goddess Church, the efficiency of finding someone would undoubtedly increase greatly. It was the most practical assistance she could think of.

Facing the girl’s sincere request, her best friend repeatedly blinked, looking like she wanted to speak but hesitated.

Her eyes held complexity, as if hiding some secret. Her lips moved a few times, as if words were at her lips but were swallowed back forcefully.

In the end, all these subtle expressions turned into a simple action—she nodded vigorously.

"Yes, yes, of course I’ll help you."

"Thank you!"

Upon receiving the answer, Teresa breathed a sigh of relief, nodding gratefully.

Then she took a deep breath, her snake tail moving silently, sliding off the bed and went to the door.

Before leaving, she turned her head and nodded seriously at her best friend still kneeling on the bed, "... I’m setting off."

"Yes, I wish you success!"

Yunier encouraged her with a nod, watching as the brave girl pushed the door and left.

Creak.

Unbeknownst to Teresa, after the door closed, her friend’s expression became quite dramatic.

Her lips kept moving; finally, she lowered her voice and uneasily whispered to herself, "Is this really okay? When she finds out the truth later, she might be angry with me..."

And the same friend, after asking, changed to a new tone, answering herself:

"It doesn’t matter, anyway, she’s a mature woman now; she won’t get angry like a little girl anymore."

???

"Uh..."

Yunier’s eyes widened, her mouth slightly open.

You say you don’t mind!

But you’re still angry!

...

...

"Uh!"

After leaving the cabin some distance, Teresa was momentarily confused about what to do next.

At this moment, the most critical question was, where should I go to find Lord Herbert?

Question: What’s the first thing to do upon going out?

Answer: Go home first.

Clearly, Yunier, who was awake early, knew it, so just ask her.

Yet, all those grand words had already been spoken, was I supposed to go back now without doing anything?

Thinking of this, Teresa’s mind seemed to echo Yunier’s teasing laughter: "Oh dear, our brave Miss Teresa, lost just after stepping out the door? Does ’mother’ need to guide you?"

Just imagining this scenario made the girl feel a wave of shame.

No!

I can’t just go back!

"Never mind, I’ll just ask someone else, it should be fine."

Teresa decided, gathering her courage, continuing to head towards the center of Elda.

Yet for some reason, usually encountering some residents, but this time she didn’t meet anyone along the way.

"Huh, where did everyone go?"

Though puzzled, Teresa didn’t panic.

After all, this is Elda, there’s no danger here.

"Maybe everyone has things to do..."

Perhaps moved by fate, she suddenly turned a corner before returning to Elda, instinctively heading in one direction.

That direction was where Lord Herbert stored the Heroic Spirit Pool.

The Heroic Spirit Pool is a very important facility, but usually, no residents go there; only patrolling Heroic Spirit Guards are stationed there.

She didn’t know why she suddenly wanted to go there, but didn’t resist this intuition, following the guidance in her heart, proceeding all the way.

Along the way, everything was smooth, and soon she reached the outer area of the Heroic Spirit Pool and finally saw other residents.

The Heroic Spirit Guards protecting the outside raised their weapons upon sensing someone approaching, but put them down after seeing who it was.

They smiled kindly at her with a confused look and simultaneously cleared the way, indicating for her to continue forward.

Their smiles carried a kind of... understanding goodwill, even encouragement and anticipation; it seemed her arrival was long expected by them and was a matter worth celebrating.

This scene left Teresa a bit baffled, not knowing what it meant.

"What is this?"

The leading Heroic Spirit Guard, a middle-aged woman of indiscernible race, touched the girl’s head gently, "Continue ahead, child, Lord Herbert is waiting for you."

Eh?

Lord Herbert already knows I’m coming?

Although Teresa didn’t know why Herbert knew she was coming, she still obediently nodded, thanked the Heroic Spirit Guards, and continued forward.

Soon, she arrived before the Heroic Spirit Pool, saw the tall figure on the altar, and gazed admiringly at his flowing snow-white hair.

"Lord Herbert, I’ve come... uh?"