Chapter 187 - Departure

"Oh, looks like they're about to start boarding, I should head to the gate. Alright, I guess this is it, guys...I'll see you all later, someday. Take care of yourselves...I'm glad I met you," I remarked with a smile, as I stood up and picked up my backpack.

"The feeling's very much mutual, dude. We-...no, every single Alter in Larisk...-owes you a debt that we could never hope to repay for as long as we live. Without you, it would only have been a matter of time before we were either killed, imprisoned or enslaved. Know that you're always welcome here, no matter what," Replied Saif, as he gave me a pat on the shoulder.

"Be safe out there, Ario, I...I'm really gonna miss you," Added Sarasi with a somber smile.

"Yeah, what she said...be Saif out there," Grinned Saif as he let out a slight chuckle.

"Ugh, come on, man...why are you the way that you are?" Groaned Sarasi as she rolled her eyes.