Journey of Liffel: the Life Witch into Deep Darkness

Chapter 2 Tears of Steel

When Liffel and Arizmerz arrived in the city in search of the Altar of Veztuo, they noticed a strange and charged atmosphere. Mist hung heavily over the deserted streets, and in the distance, the altar loomed shrouded in an immense darkness that seemed to absorb the light itself.

Arimerz looked around, uneasy.

-We seem to have come at a bad time," he muttered, breaking the silence.

-The Witch of Ashes has passed this way," Liffel said quietly, studying the place carefully. I also sense the presence of someone else.

Arizmerz arched an eyebrow, intrigued.

-Who is the Witch of the Ashes?

Liffel looked away from the altar and looked at him seriously.

-I heard rumors when I was little. They said that wherever she passed, everything turned to ashes. Even what I touched perished.

Arimerz let out a tense laugh.

-It looks dangerous, indeed.

He looked at her, weighing his options.

-So, Liffel, shall we go deeper or find another way?

She looked at him with determination.

-Let's go in and see what's going on. After all, we came here to look for information.Arizmerz nodded.

-You are right.

Liffel and Arizmerz walked deeper into the city, and with each step the fog grew thicker and darker, almost impenetrable.

-Hey, Liffel, I don't like this at all," muttered Arizmerz, looking around uneasily. You can't see the road anymore. It's as if it were an illusion created by someone.

"Relax," Liffel replied, advancing confidently. "I am one of the strongest witches."

Arizmerz looked at her sideways and frowned.

-Don't be overconfident, it will kill you.

-I know. For the moment, our presence is hidden. Let's go on.

Suddenly, Arimerz pointed to the altar.

-Look, there's a witch.

Liffel squinted, staring at the figure in the distance.

-No, there are two of them.

-Where's the other one?