Chapter 234: Aetherheart Fruit

Velira exhales, almost frustrated. "I know it's impossible. That's why I'm telling you—it shouldn't have been possible. Not without a Tier 6 strength. But it happened."

Gresren leans forward on the bed, his voice lower now. "I believe you... but you're not the kind to lie about something like this."

Solven frowns. "So, what—are we saying he's hiding his Tier?"

"No. He's not hiding anything," Velira mutters. "He's just… Alix."

Gresren rubs the back of his neck, glancing toward the door. "Then let's wait for him. I want to hear it from the guy himself."

Velira nods. "Yeah. Let's just ask him."

Almost like a cue, the door creaks open.

Alix enters, quiet and composed. His coat is clean now, though the sleeves are still scorched at the edges. Behind him walks Karnessa.

The moment he steps in, the room stills.

Gresren sits up straighter.

Solven blinks and shifts in his bed, more alert now.