"You mean this?" the Winter Beast asked with indifference, holding up a plant that perfectly matched every description Arthur had been given.
The Pyro's Lotus was unmistakable.
Blood-red petals that seemed to pulse with internal heartbeat, a core where actual flames danced without consuming the surrounding plant matter, and an aura of concentrated magical energy that spoke of epic-rank power.
Arthur's eyes widened with surprise and relief.
This was it.
Finally, after searching multiple territories and facing countless beasts, the herb that could save Charlotte's life was within reach. He had almost thought that he needed to head deeper into the Grieving Hollow to find it.
"Yes, exactly that," Arthur confirmed, his mind already shifting to negotiation mode. "What do you want to trade for—"
Before he could finish his sentence, the Winter Beast casually reached up and threw the priceless herb directly into his enormous mouth.
Within a heartbeat, the herb vanished.
Gulp!
