While Ethan, Eris, and I indulged in the comforts of Lyria’s village—touring and resting to our hearts’ content—I found myself sprawled out on the warm floor, ignoring the bed entirely. Ethan, mirroring my posture, melted into the floor beside me, suddenly posed a question.

“Where are we supposed to go today, Lilith?”

“If I remember what Lyria said correctly, we’re going to the Frozen Desert. Apparently, the snowfields are breathtaking this time of year~.”

“Really? Now that I think about it, this might be the first time Eris sees proper snow. She was only three months old when it snowed …