After ensuring that Ria was settled and comfortable at the high hill spot, Eric prepared to leave for a two-day excursion.
Ria, who was deeply engrossed in mastering the 'Edge of the Snow Storm, First Form - Frost Gale Slash,' looked up as he approached to bid her farewell.
"I'll be stepping out for a couple of days," Eric informed her, his tone casual yet filled with an unspoken promise of return.
Ria, trusting in his words, simply nodded without inquiring about the details of his journey. "Be careful," she said, her focus returning to the intricate movements of her sword technique.
Eric smiled, a hint of mischief in his eyes. "When I return, I'll have a surprise for you."
Her curiosity piqued, Ria couldn't help but smile back, waving him goodbye as he turned to leave. Her mind momentarily wandered to what the surprise could be, but she quickly refocused on her training.
