A Divine One

Chapter 15 Half Glow

The early morning light softly illuminated the path as Rozen and his companions set out from the bustling Emerald City towards Rizo, their mentor. Each step they took was accompanied by the symphony of nature awakening around them. Losefa, the seasoned warrior, led the way, his keen eyes scanning the dense forest for any signs of danger. Meanwhile, Punpun walked a few paces behind, her demeanor serene as she fixed her gaze on the back of Rozen's head.

As they journeyed onward, Losefa regaled Rozen with tales of his youth, recounting epic battles against malevolent forces threatening his home. Rozen, absorbed in Losefa's words, hung onto every detail, eager to learn from the veteran divine user's experiences. Throughout Losefa's narrative, Punpun remained lost in her thoughts, as she had a crooked smile on her face, her murmurs blending with the rustling of leaves and the melodic birdsong enveloping them, as she just kept her eyes on Rozen.

"So, who is this mentor of yours by the way?" said Losefa as he turned to Rozen, intrigued by the stories he had heard but never having had the chance to meet the legendary figure in person. "I've heard he was chosen for his time," Losefa continued, trying to piece together the image of this influential mentor.

"Oh, he's great," Rozen enthusiastically replied, eager to share his thoughts on the mentor he held in such high regard. "His guidance has great to me, he is the reason why I feel so much stronger" Rozen explained, reflecting on the vast knowledge his mentor had imparted. The mention of teleportation brought a grin to his face as he recalled the surprising discovery of one of his latent powers. "The teleportation was quite unexpected, to be honest," Rozen chuckled, his voice filled with amusement at the memory. "I think I need to update him on that," he mused, realizing that even he had been caught off guard by his newfound ability.

Losefa joined in on the light-hearted banter with a laugh, teasing Rozen about his rookie status. "You truly are a remarkable talent," Losefa remarked, emphasizing his admiration for Rozen's journey of self-discovery and growth under the mentor's tutelage.

Rozen chuckled as he then took the lead of the trio. "What about you Messy tails, where are you from?" Punpun was again out of reality as she just kept staring at the back of Rozen's head, "Hey!" he shouted as she flinched and was spooked quickly. "What!" she shouted quickly, as she had her hands on her chest crisscrossed. The deranged smile on her face widened as she fixed her gaze on Losefa. Her eyes sparkled with an unsettling intensity, almost as if she was lost in some alternate reality. "Where are you from?" Losefa repeated, his voice tinged with a mix of bemusement and concern at Punpun's odd behavior.

"I came from the moon!" shouted Punpun suddenly, a fit of giggles escaping her lips. The absurdity of her answer seemed to hang in the air, puzzling Losefa even further. "Are you doing, okay?" he ventured cautiously, trying to decipher the jumble of emotions playing out on Punpun's face.

Punpun's smile broadened, her eyes shining with a strange fervor as she closed the distance between them. "I've never been better, I'm fine!" she exclaimed, her words tumbling out in a rush. "I can't stop thinking about that magical night, about him. Do you think he could ever love me back?" her smile of madness dropped down to a small frown, "Maybe he's not even the same person I knew yesterday. What if he's changed, or worse, what if he's a stranger now? Can I trust him?" Her voice rose in pitch, almost manic in its urgency, her eyes darting with a mix of hope and fear.