The Demon Enters The Ruin.

Elijah raised a brow, placing a finger to his chin as he mulled over the situation in silence.

His sharp gaze flicked over the nervous children before him, their tiny frames trembling with fear that he might renege on his promise.

But after a long, agonizing pause, Elijah let out an exaggerated sigh and shrugged indifferently.

Straightening his posture, he shot them a pointed look.

"Does your friend have a shard like the one you just gave me?".

"Yes, he does baa".

Elijah once more smiled warmly.

"Can you guys show me the general direction of this ruin? I'll go look for your friend as promised. In the meantime, you all should head home."

The children's faces lit up with a mix of relief and joy, their earlier anxiety melting away in an instant.

The boy standing at the front stepped forward, his arm trembling slightly as he pointed towards the dark, foreboding woods ahead.