Chapter 81: The Evacuation

Lars and Vorpaltinger were riding on the Astral Express into Antares. Their mission was to evacuate everyone in the northern regions of La Shania Mirepa, and this made Lars anxious, being entrusted such large amount of lives to be responsible for. He kept fidgeting his feet and fiddled on his star necklace, seeking comfort from Alt'ma in his mind.

"You're good?" Vorpaltinger asked.

"Yeah, just... preparing myself."

Lars threw Vorpaltinger a little smile, but instead replied with a sad look in her eyes, which was aptly suitable with the gloomy blue filter of Astral Realm. Lars quickly suspected what was it that she was going to say.

"I'm sorry about your brother. I heard about it from Mell a while back."

"Thanks." Lars maintained his smile. "By the way, you don't have to feel like you owe anything to me. I know you did your best."