Chapter 144: Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (8)

༺ Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (8) ༻

Once again, dawn broke out.

Yesterday’s events seemed like fragments of a dream. In my hazy state, I fumbled around searching for my canteen.

A solid weight met my touch with a thud. Swiftly, in a familiar motion, I took large gulps and the water rushed down my throat.

Clarity returned to my mind. I sat up straight.

The events of the previous night began to replay in my mind. Although yesterday felt more like a daze, upon reflection, I realised I had accomplished quite a lot.

Firstly, I got to know about the incident involving the princess.

And I also communicated to Senior Elsie that we shouldn’t meet for a while.

Her expression at that time was pitiful, almost on the verge of tears, clinging desperately to my clothes. Pleading eyes gazed up at me as she questioned.

“Is it… is it because E-Elsie did something wrong? I’m… I’m sorry… I won’t… I won’t repeat it… So… please don’t abandon me……”

I was momentarily shaken by her response, but I forced myself to remain composed.

It was for Senior Elsie’s own good. A sigh involuntarily escaped my lips.

“Senior Elsie, it’s not like that. You understand why I’m doing this…”

As a parting gesture, I tenderly stroked her head before turning away. However, even after getting her favourite reward, tears continued to stream down her cheeks.

The soft sound of her quiet sobbing, echoing like raindrops, lingered in my mind.

That memory still weighed on me. I absentmindedly tapped my canteen and took another gulp of the cold water.

Come to think of it, there was an incident early in the morning as well.