Chapter 186

Maxi slipped her hand inside her coat, grasping the coin on her necklace. The wind had softened to a gentle breeze, brushing past her frozen cheek. Tears stung her eyes — whether from relief that everything was over or joy from their victory, she could not tell.

Turning her gaze from the desolate snowfield, Maxi looked toward the Lexos Mountains, slowly changing from dark gray to a subtle blue. Sunlight that had been illuminating one side of the steep mountain slope now bathed the entire summit.

Riftan was there somewhere. She was certain he had defeated the dragon. Without meaning to, she took a step toward the vast field, only to be abruptly halted by a hand on her shoulder. Whirling around, she saw Garrow with Sidina on his back, his eyes sweeping their surroundings.

"There may still be monsters around, my lady. We should return to the city first and assess the situation."

Coming to her senses, Maxi quickly turned. "Y-Yes, let's make haste."