"Brother, you're back early today, huh?" Little Bo He, who was teasing "Qu Qi," looked up to see her brother Rein had returned and asked with mild surprise.
Anna also lifted her head to look at Rein.
Seeing the rosy complexion on Anna's face, Rein knew that after a night's rest, she had recovered from the fatigue of using the amulet yesterday.
"Mm, something came up, cough... cough..." Rein patted Little Bo He's head.
"By the way, Anna, can you come with me for a moment?"
"Hmm? Sure." Anna nodded and stood up. However, as she gave Rein a closer look, she noticed something unusual.
Rein's complexion seemed off, and he had just coughed.
As Rein walked past her, she caught a faint whiff of blood.
*That smell—it was deeply seared into her memory. That night, her home had been filled with the very same scent.*
*Her chest tightened, and unease washed over her.*
Following Rein into the room, Anna asked with evident concern, "Rein... are you hurt?"