208 Chapter 208

[PLEASE READ THE NEW AUXILIARY CHAPTER ABOUT THE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT AND CONCERNS THE FUTURE OF Aether Beasts AND SOMETHING ELSE.]

I found Sandra and Zirani back at our temporary home, and both turned to me when I stepped inside. Zirani had a smile on her face while Sandra looked worried, and through her bond, I could feel a tinge of feat, but also determination and faith in me. Well, that was certainly nice and very much appreciated, it wasn't normal and clearly had been brought about due to something that had happened.

"What happened?" I asked, deciding to just get right to.

Zirani glanced at Sandra. "Would you like to tell him or should I?"

"I'll do it," Sandra said, smiling hesitantly at me.

"Tell me what?" I asked. "And is it bad?"

"Depends on how you see it," Sandra replied. "We went to the Umbrin clan area as we said, and watched Kai's brother spar. Not much else happened, but as we were leaving things just sort of happened, Aiden."

"Like what?"