The seductive whisper coiling around his ear made Rhys Finch's heart flutter, and he suddenly felt a sense of fulfillment.
His mind raced, and after what felt like an eternity, a single, breathy word escaped his throat: "Alright."
By dusk the next day, the two finally reached the Ape Clan's abandoned cave.
You could tell the Ape Clan were the most human-like of the beastmen. Even their abandoned cave was in a scenic spot, surrounded by vibrant flowers. The crimson tumi flowers were in full bloom, their cloyingly sweet fragrance tangling in the wind.
A faint aroma of aged wine seeped out from the cave, mixed with a rare, clean scent of plants and trees.
"What is this flower?" Rhys Finch asked, standing amidst the sea of blossoms. He lowered his gaze to sniff one gently, a peculiar expression crossing his face.
"It's a tumi flower. Its blossoms, leaves, and roots can all be used for medicine. Crimson ones like these are just rare."
