A deep gloom overtook me. Today had been one hell of a rollercoaster of emotions, and I wanted to cry, but no tears came—like they'd dried up years ago. Each slow, steady step Malrang took felt incredibly soft, as if she was being careful not to drop my spaced-out body while I stared lifelessly into the distance.
We passed the blazelia tree that I'd once wanted to harvest with Park Jieun... I felt something vibrate in my chest, but I quickly buried it deep in my heart. All I wanted was to get away, to reach an area filled with monsters—I had to grow stronger. Perhaps being alone is better… well, at least I have Malrang with me. Animals are more loyal and understanding than humans could ever be.
