Chapter Thirty-One

Underworld Realm

Lothaire’s Demesne

Tayen River

•PHAELIN•

Silence.

I could only hear profound silence whilst my eyes were closed. My eyelids felt heavy, and I could not open it. The hands of the souls were keeping them blocked. At that point in time, I knew I was lost in the middle of oblivion and total darkness.

Their grasps on my feet tightened and I was about to lose consciousness when I felt a sudden disturbance. I sensed movements from the surface of the water. I knew in my mind they were from the souls and a number of them might be heading towards my direction.

As I anticipated, an arm gripped my waist, pulling my whole being. However, I was not dragged beneath, but up to the surface. I reckon the souls might have competing on who will keep me. Within a certain span of time, I fell to a deep state of tranquility as I recalled a memory.

"You may now say your vows," the goddess—Bryndis—stated whilst she looked at the both of us.