The warm afternoon sunlight streamed through the wooden window, filling the room with a gentle golden glow.
Amon lay quietly on his bed, gazing outside. The sun had already climbed high into the sky.
It was well past noon. He had just finished his lunch, a simple bowl of herbal porridge prepared by the village physician. It wasn't particularly delicious, but considering his condition, he couldn't complain.
Several of his friends had visited him throughout the day.
Marcus had stayed only long enough to make sure he was awake before leaving to train again.
Aisha had scolded him for being reckless in her own tsundere way.
Eliana had joked around to lighten the mood.
Seraphina had checked on him more than once, making sure his wounds weren't causing him too much pain.
Yet one person hadn't returned.
Scarlett.
'I wonder where she went...'
Just as the thought crossed his mind—
Knock. Knock.
A gentle knock echoed from the wooden door.
"May I come in?"
