Chapter 156: Elina, Treasure Map
My gaze drifted past Elina, towards the distant hills visible beyond the city rooftops. The Treasure Map.
The hidden C-rank dungeon. Perhaps… perhaps the ingredients could be 'found' there? It was a long shot, based purely on game memory
association, but it was a plausible cover.
"Don't give up hope yet, Elina," I said, my voice softer now. I placed a hand gently on her shoulder, a gesture Michael would have made.
"Maybe… maybe there's an old remedy. Something the city healers overlooked. Let me… do some research. See if I can find anything in the old guild archives or ask around.".
It was a weak promise, but it was something.
Elina looked up, a flicker of fragile hope returning to her eyes.
"You'd do that?"
"Of course," I said, forcing another smile.
"We're friends, aren't we?"
She nodded, managing a watery smile back. "Thank you, Michael. Really."
