[Overlord] [2]

"Huff..."

A deep, misty breath escaped Aimar's lips as he trudged forward.

He pulled his muffler higher over his face, shielding himself from the bitter cold, and glanced around.

The place was empty, trees drying up while a thick layer of snow covered them.

Wherever his gaze wandered, all he saw was emptiness.

Then—

His eyes flicked to the side.

"Are you going to follow me till the end?" Aimar asked, looking at Elise.

The girl shifted her glowing green eyes towards him.

She tilted her head slightly, a playful smile curving her lips. "Why do you want to be alone?"

"I just do." Aimar's reply was immediate.

"Too bad." Elise's smile didn't waver. "I paid for both of us, remember?"

Aimar sighed. "That was the payment for helping you with midterms."

"And I still lost." She pouted, crossing her arms. "I can't believe we have to take a re-exam."