Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 646

Violeta remarked, "Times are always changing. If she can replace me, it just means I'm not important enough. I'm excited for the release of The Golden Age and hoping that next year will bring even greater surprises."

Eugene replied, "I'm excited too. Let's look forward to it together."

They toasted and finished their wine.

Now it was finally time for her to head up the mountain—something she had eagerly anticipated. The image of gently falling snow started to appear before her eyes.

Since her rebirth, Violeta had been pursuing her passions, achieving one goal after another. She had always secretly hoped that once she reached a certain level of success, she could return to the mountain to fulfill her vow.

The moment had come to honor that vow.

She wanted to go up the mountain to restore the statues of the Hermitage and to reconnect with her master.

Violeta planned to spend a few months there, including Christmas, practicing and reflecting.

Irene, who also practiced semi-professionally, had only copied scriptures and had never lived on the mountain.

If it weren't for her need to stay in Quinston to care for her grandson, she would have loved to accompany Violeta.

"Mom, you don't have to come with me. The Hermitage is small and can't accommodate many people," Violeta explained.

"Which Hermitage are you talking about? I know all the well-known ones in Quinston. Vio, tell me more about it."

"It's called Luminous Cloud Cave."

"I haven't heard of that one."

"Luminous Cloud Cave isn't open to the public. I only learned about it by chance."

Moreover, the path up the mountain could only be navigated on foot—cars couldn't make it up.

Violeta didn't want Irene, who was older, to struggle on the rugged trail, so she thought it best for Irene to stay in Quinston with her nephew.

Irene commented, "It's good that it's not open to the public. Many Hermitages these days are just commercializing their services under the guise of offering lamps, and they're hardly genuine. If you want to go, then go.

"What about Hade? Is he going with you?"