Chapter 4235 – Tainted Snow (Part 2)

“The kids would’ve loved that, Aunt Loka.” Solus chuckled. “Poor Elysia. Jirni was right—her birthday is basically the worst day of the year for her. By the way, you still haven’t explained why you’re so desperate to meet Ral.”

“It’s nothing shady, I swear.” Despite Lochra’s reassurance, the honor guards stiffened, tightening their grip on their weapons. “As you know, I discovered my apex form over seven hundred years too late.

“The Demon Dirge during Raldarak’s birth gave me a few clues, but even after a month of intense practice, I’ve gotten nowhere. Unlike Lith and Elysia, Ral has a fully developed Indech side. I’m hoping I can learn something from him.

“Maybe he’ll trigger another resonance—point me in the right direction.” She gestured at his six streaks and multicolored eyes.

“It’s a solid theory, Loka. I hope it works.” Solus nodded. “Why are you staring at me like that, Malyshka?”

“No reason.” Baba Yaga found the children’s six streaks just as strange, but she had her own theory. “I’m just glad to see you getting stronger.”