Beyond Lordship, Into Brotherhood

He shook his head and inhaled to regain his bearings. He trusted her strategic mind and the strength they had honed in grim battles.

'Don't let your emotions control you. Trust her. She should be fine,' he repeated inwardly, yet couldn't help but bite his lip as military tents began to fill his vision.

Mimi, who had remained silent to let him digest the information, patted his hand with a soft smile. "I know it's just a consolation, but we retrieved Ondine's corpse and made a grand funeral to honor her bravery. As she had wished, we chose a lush oasis as her ultimate resting place."

Adam held her hand and offered a feeble smile. "Thank you. She told us about her dream of governing an oasis city. It counted a lot to her." He pinched the bridge of his nose, praying for her soul to find rest and hoping there was a way to bring her back. "Let's meet Garduck for now."