CHAPTER 75: THE ORACLE

As Lady Marmara whispered to the water, an image appeared.

My heart stopped as I saw Eric, his face twisted in pain.

Tears welled up in my eyes as I reached out to the image, my hand passing through it.

"Eric..." I whispered, my voice choked with emotion.

The image disappeared, leaving me with a sense of urgency. I had to save Eric, no matter what it took.

I turned to Lady Marmara, determination burning in my eyes.

"I will do whatever it takes to save him," I said, my voice steady. "Tell me what I need to do."

The courage in my voice shook me as well. I was never the type of person who would advance to attack.

In every problem I have encountered, I face it with my wobbling legs, never with a hard face.

"I can hardly hear the human I read about," Serena uttered as she looked at me. "You are not ready to face the dark creature. No one is."

"The only thing I have in mind is to save the man I love, Serena. What makes you think I called for you?" I clarified. "I'd move mountains just to ge