Chapter 128

Pearl observed from the window as Alisa and Vergel walked out of the yard and into the woods, then she began cleaning and washing the dishes. After that, she went to her room and changed into her dancing attire before heading out to the barn for some practice.

The grief of her approaching departure clung to her, yet she felt more at ease and content this morning than she had in a long time.

Alisa appeared from the edge of the trees, sprinting flat out at her as she traversed the yard in the morning mist, heading toward the barn. Her hair was a tangled mess, her clothes dirty and torn. “Pearl! Pearl! There’s something wrong with Vergel, Come quick!”

Pearl's pulse rate increased and her breathing became more rapid as terror gripped her. "What's the matter? " She threw her ballet shoes to the ground and dashed after Alisa. "What happened? ”

Alisa made a shaky motion with her head. "I'm not sure. We were on our way to the village when Vergel fainted unexpectedly. I coul