193 The Golden Shawl
Selma Payne’s POV:
The unconscious team members were not seriously injured, only some superficial injuries and slight mental exhaustion. According to the recovery rate of werewolves, they would be fine after a good sleep.
I rejoiced at my bold actions, or else the casualties would have been immeasurable.
“Thank you, Selma,” the leader, Master Mary, thanked me sincerely. “You saved everyone. I apologize for my doubt in you.”
“Don’t say that,” I said, waving my hand uncomfortably. I wouldn’t have been able to do anything if everyone hadn’t worked together to destroy the human shadows.
Master Hayley and Master Kevin, who were in charge of settling the wounded, had also come. They held a pile of unused history balls and carefully sealed them in an ice box temporarily made of spell and snow.
𝑓𝚛𝚎𝗲𝙬ℯ𝘣𝚗𝘰ν𝐞l. co𝗺
“Actually, you don’t have to be so careful with them,” I reminded. “As long as you don’t explicitly reveal that you want to damage it, the history balls are solid.”
Master Kevin disapproved, “That’s true, but we still have to be as careful as possible before we study it carefully. However, since you created the history balls, can you tell us about their attributes? Anyone who damaged it would disappear like the human shadows? Where did the human shadows go? Are they trapped in a historical fragment, or does the historical fragment simply cancel them out?”
Master Hayley pulled him away helplessly and said apologetically, “I’m sorry, Kevin is just a nerd. Rest first. We’ll talk tomorrow.”
“It doesn’t matter. I don’t care. I’m not tired yet.”
Master Hayley smiled and left with Master Kevin, who was still full of questions.
“Please don’t mind him. Kevin may look unreasonable, but he’s very simple.” Master Mary led us to her temporary residence. “Due to his naivety, he suffered a lot. However, he doesn’t mind and doesn’t want to change himself. As long as he still has a passion for scientific research, he’s the happiest.”
I didn’t understand why she and Master Hayley were so careful to persuade me about Master Kevin. I swear to the Moon Goddess that I didn’t feel offended. It was just a few questions, what was the big deal?
“I don’t think it’s a big deal. I’m happy to answer these questions for you, Master Kevin. You don’t have to be so nervous.”
Master Mary opened her mouth in embarrassment and said, “It’s my concern that made me confused because of…”
“What?” My curiosity was piqued.
“It’s just some old things. There’s nothing to be concerned about. Would you like a cup of peach tea? Even Hayley doesn’t know my secret recipe.”
“Thank you. Please give me a glass.”
Dorothy and I were drinking sweet fruit tea in Master Mary’s room when suddenly, a shawl embroidered with golden flower patterns came into my sight. It hung from a crooked hanger and dangled to the floor like a cloud of soft smoke. The golden thread shimmered with a soft luster under the light, making the pattern look like a newly bloomed flower.
“Is this yours? It’s really nice.” I couldn’t help but exclaim.
“No.” Master Mary shook her head. “This belongs to the owner of this house. It’s been hanging here.”
I walked to the clothes rack and observed it. I felt that this gorgeous shawl looked a little familiar.
Where had I seen it before?
Just as I was deep in thought, Captain Frank arrived.
“Aldrich will come up the mountain tomorrow.” He brought good news. “He will come with a team of soldiers, which will be very helpful for our inch-by-inch search.”
Speaking of which, I didn’t even think about Aldrich due to all the happenings here. He should have arrived today.
“What happened?” I voiced my doubts.
Frank expressed that he did not know either. He had only received notice of delays and did not have a specific reason.
Although it seemed like there was no problem, I still felt a little worried.
Late at night, I lay in my sleeping bag, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
“What’s wrong?” Dorothy asked.
“I feel something strange about Aldrich’s late arrival.”
“Maybe he was delayed by an extra mission? He’s the general, so there should be a lot of things that he has to handle personally.”
“That’s true, but I’m still worried.”
“Why don’t we ask the King and the Queen?”
“What do you mean?”
“Use mind-link, just like you and I did.”
I fell silent.
It was a little secret that I didn’t even tell Aldrich.
Dorothy noticed my silence and asked, “Is there a problem?”
I hesitated for a few seconds and felt there was no need to hide this from Dorothy. I didn’t even need to hide it from Aldrich. I only felt inferior at first, but I forgot about it later.
“I can’t build a mind-link with my parents,” I whispered. “I’ve tried many times, but it didn’t work.”
Dorothy was surprised. “Why? Blood ties are the most natural bond.”
Yes, why? If I knew, I wouldn’t be here worrying.
