CHAPTER 76: THE JOURNEY

I nodded, understanding her pain. "We will end this, Serena. For Eric, for Mellon, for everyone who's been affected by this creature. We will bring peace back to this world."

Justice, I don't know how to explain to her what it means, but I know that she feels it.

I can hardly hear my old self whenever I open my mouth. Is this where I get to grow?

Her eyes met mine, and for the first time, I saw a glimmer of hope in them. "Yes, we will."

As we stood there, under the starlit sky, I felt a sense of camaraderie with Serena. We were both fighting for the ones we loved, ready to face whatever came our way.

And that's more than enough for me to keep the urge to step further forward.

The next day, armed with the knowledge from the Oracle of Time, we set out on our journey.

I do not have enough strength to face what's waiting for us, but all I know is that I have a reason to be strong.

"You have such a great heart, Nicole." Lady Marmara read my eyes. "I may not accompany you in the world of da