Crystal Ruin

Hearing his remark, Emily was confused at first, but she quickly realized what Alex meant. 

Her eyes turned solemn, looking at the crystalline building around them. 

"What kind of missions do you think I undertook as a Hunter? 

Even though Mom made it so I cannot take any dangerous missions, it doesn't mean it's all easy, brother. Not only have I seen many atrocities, but some of my colleagues also died in front of me."

Alex patted her head. "It's been hard on you, Emily."

Emily shook her head. "It's not. Whatever father faces now is worse than this. 

Aunt Olivia, Aunt Quartz, and even Zold face worse things than me. What I do is nothing much."

"Don't sell yourself short, Emily. It's still great progress from that timid girl who cried all the time to an experienced, seasoned hunter like you," Alex said with a chuckle.

Then, another voice reached their ears, making them turn their heads over their shoulders.