Episode 3: The journey begin
Episode 3 Darkness. A deep, unending void. Then—light. Kael’s eyes fluttered open, his vision hazy. The scent of old wood and faint lavender filled his nostrils. The ceiling above him was unfamiliar, made of aged timber with a few cracks running across it. His body felt heavy, his limbs sore. He tried to move, but a sharp pain shot through his muscles. “Ah, you’re awake.” A gentle voice pulled him from his daze. Kael turned his head slightly and saw a woman, probably in her late forties, standing by the doorway. She had kind eyes, though filled with curiosity and caution. “Where… am I?” Kael’s voice came out hoarse. “The orphanage. Someone found you unconscious outside, carrying a little girl in your arms.” The memories rushed back. The girl. The bandits. The desperate escape. Then—nothing. He must have collapsed right at the doorstep. “Is she… safe?” The woman nodded. “She’s resting. Poor thing has been through a lot.” Kael let out a relieved sigh. “Who are you?” the woman asked. Kael...