[Back in Sephra]
Chris, Rose, and Marylin approached the door, their voices filled with excitement as they recounted their recent hunting adventure in Balcker Forest.
"It was exhilarating, wasn't it?" Chris remarked, a grin spreading across his rugged face.
Rose nodded eagerly, her eyes shining with the thrill of their shared memories. "I can't believe we managed to bag that rare mana beast!"
Marylin chuckled, her brown eyes sparkling with amusement. "You two certainly haven't lost your touch."
As they stepped through the front door, their conversation faded into excited murmurs. They were greeted by the warmth of home, the familiar scent of wood and hearth enveloping them in comfort. But their joy was short-lived as they noticed a pile of letters lying on the floor.
Rose's eyes widened with anticipation as she spotted the letter from Solstice, where her son Ren was currently studying. "Oh, look! Ren's written to us!"
