Arriving at the cafeteria for breakfast, Adam could already hear Alfred and the others in some sort of heated discussion. Nearby, Helen was ladling some porridge into a bowl. Adam gave a slightly awkward wave: “H-hey Helen.”           Adam still wasn’t entirely sure what that kiss on his cheek last night meant. Based on how Helen also gave him a similarly …

          Adam observed the packed tavern of Madame’s while performing with his flute. Over the last two years, Adam had worked hard to better control Spirit Essence. It was now almost effortless for him to weave Spirit Essence into his songs, but the strength of his control hadn’t improved much. The result was any music he played was imbued with a …

          The Silver Saviors stayed vigilant throughout the rest of the night and no more bandits managed to escape. As Adam tried to sleep, the scene where the bandit attacked him kept replaying itself over and over in his head. No matter how he tried, he couldn’t still his mind and fall asleep.           Early in the morning, the Silver Saviors departed …

Adam was broken out of his thoughts by the shouting of his concerned friends. It was only then that he realized he had been holding his breath since he watched the villager die! With a gasp, Adam resumed his breathing.          Being assaulted with a series of ‘are you alright!?’ questions, Adam waived them off with by saying: “I’m fine. It …

          With trepidation, Adam and the others arrived at the Silver Saviors Headquarters. It was abuzz with activity as they prepared to leave. Several wagons were lined up on the streets with horses harnessed to them. The wagons were each loaded down with supplies and weapons too heavy to carry over long distances. Milling around the wagons were dozens of Silver …

          Adam quietly stalked after Silber through the forest. Silber himself was following a large dog that belonged to the Silver Saviors. Silber watched the large dog and imitated its actions as they tracked small game. Adam couldn’t help smiling at Silber’s imitations.           Silber had recently contracted the rather serious disease known as wanderlust! Just getting out of Julienne’s house to …

          Music rang out in Adam’s room, while he played his flute for Silber. He had holed up in his room in an attempt to avoid Helen after the embarrassing confession and subsequent rejection. As he progressed through the song, Adam paid attention to how each tone affected Silber. He was hoping to compose a song that Silber liked so much, …

          Over the next few days, Adam continued to care for Silber. He only ate when either Adam or Helen fed him, so Julianne was unable to take him home. Adam was happy that he could continue spending time with Silber, though he wished it was under better circumstances. A hidden benefit of taking care of Silber was that he gained …

          Following behind Adam, Alfred said: “It might be best to just take the pup to the Silver Saviors. Madame’s doesn’t allow pets.”           Adam’s steps faltered. He nodded: “Okay.”            The Silver Saviors were closer anyway, so it would still work out. Adjusting his course, Adam headed toward the Silver Saviors. Hansen decided to follow Adam while …

          Adam once again awoke in the middle of the night. This time, Adam could tell there was something wrong! The wolves were howling again, but they weren’t calling out. They were whining in pain! Behind it, vicious barks could be heard in the night! Hansen was already up and rasping on their tents: “Up you lot!”           Many ‘What’s going on?’ …