Return

Emerging from the now-simple well, Asher and Catherine were greeted by Freya, who stood waiting for them outside. Asher's sharp eyes immediately caught something different about her—there was a new aura surrounding her, subtle yet distinct.

"What happened to you?" he asked, narrowing his gaze as he tried to piece together the change.

Freya smirked, brushing a strand of hair from her face. "I tried my luck with the Blood Crown Legacy," she said nonchalantly.

Asher's eyebrows shot up in surprise. He turned to Catherine for confirmation.

Catherine nodded, her expression calm but faintly amused. "Since you were busy, I let her attempt the legacy of my family," she explained. "It's rare for outsiders to have a chance, but got one after giving it a shot."

Asher studied Freya for a moment longer, noting the slight crimson tint to her eyes and the faint, pulsating energy around her. "I see. Did you succeed?"