Chapter 71 - Pieces of the Puzzle

< Serena >

I found myself standing beside a boulder, silently staring at the golden lake inside the Baltic Forest. It looked the same as the last time I saw it, but the sky was dark. The lake and the surrounding diamond-looking flowers now seemed to glow even brighter. They seemed to call to me...seemed to draw out a feeling of nostalgia inside me.

I was at peace, completely relaxed until a movement opposite where I was disturbed my solace.

From across the lake, a young man emerged from the darkness. He was wearing a black royal suit. From the crest embroidered on his right upper chest, I realized he was someone of status in the Kingdom of Phanteon.

I was far away from him, but when I really scrutinized his features, I could see, as clear as day, exactly who he was.

King Aero...

Or in this case, a younger version of him.

And I could see just how melancholic hi