He even lied, trying to make Leaf feel better.
"My team once went through the same thing, losing comrades who fought by our side."
Leaf looked at Ethan, holding back tears.
She gave a small smile, grateful for Ethan's presence, which had helped her through these difficult times.
"Thank you, Ethan. You've helped us more than we ever expected."
Ethan nodded, accepting her thanks without saying much.
The quiet night settled over Deira Temple, with exhaustion and mourning still lingering in the air.
Outside the temple, Ethan stood gazing at the dark, silent sky, which seemed to hold hidden secrets.
He remembered Elyndor's whispers about the artifact left behind by Solariak an extraordinary opportunity he couldn't simply pass up.
Yet he felt a tension within himself.
This mission had already claimed many lives, and slipping away might mean betraying the trust of the Deira followers.
