35 Tootdodo

"Elwin, what's the problem? Why are you in a hurry? I was actually looking for you."

The Chthon ran into the hurrying freckled guy at the stairs. Elwin was rushing downstairs while he was going upstairs.

"Nerys!"

Elwin felt relieved to see the Chthon and rushed to him, prompting Nerys to be alarmed as he quickly ran to his aid.

"Be careful with your steps, Elwin, you might hurt yourself…"

"The Imp!" Elwin cried, clutching Nerys on his arm when he reached in front of him. "I forgot about the Imp… It's missing!"

Nerys quickly caught Elwin, making sure he would not slip or fall.

"Is that why, you are running?"

"If others saw it, it might cause commotion. What if Brother Nathaniel went mad if he found out?!"

"Calm down," Nerys gently unclutched Elwin's hand on his arms and held his hand, "The Imp is alive, I can feel its presence."