The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 1214

On the journey ahead, his mood visibly improved, although he didn't speak much.

Neera didn't know what had come over him, but she seized the moment and poured out her longing that she had been holding back.

"Darcel, you probably don't know, but you really resemble him. Your demeanor is almost identical, and your eyes, they're just like his too."

"It's been a long time since we last met. At first, I thought you were him, but then I felt I was overthinking. This is Phison, so how could he possibly find his way here?"

Darcel listened quietly, his lips never ceasing to smile.

He was always someone rational, but he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion upon hearing these words. Unable to contain himself, he asked, "Do you miss him a lot?"

Neera walked with her hands behind her back, casually kicking the small stones on the road as she went along. She nodded her head slightly.

"Yeah, I do miss him, and I miss him a lot. This is the longest we've ever been apart. And before we separated, we had a quarrel. But we've made up now, so I really want to finish everything here as soon as possible. I want to leave this place soon and rush back to see him."

At this point, she lifted her head, watching the warm sun rise, and revealed a smile that was even brighter than the sunlight.

"Before I entered Mount Cloud, I had contacted him. He said he would come to see me. However, he doesn't even know where I am. How could he possibly find me? It seems I'll have to go see him instead."

"He will," Darcel suddenly said, "He will come."

Neera looked at him quizzically, tilting her head. "Huh? But he doesn't even know I'm in Phison, so how could that be possible?"

Darcel's gaze was deep and mysterious, his eyes bright. His voice was low, as if he was suppressing something.

"Since he said he would come to see you, he will definitely come. Men do not make promises easily. They will do what they say. Even if he doesn't know where you are, he will definitely find a way to locate you. What you need to do is believe in him."

She didn't expect him to say these words. Neera was somewhat surprised, her eyes slightly doubtful.

"Darcel, the way you speak, it's as if you know him very well..."

Darcel's gaze faltered slightly, realizing he had been a bit too hasty earlier. He steadied his emotions before speaking again.

"I just feel that the man who can hold a place in your heart wouldn't be the type to make promises lightly without taking responsibility. You're so outstanding, and the man who deserves you won't be any less. So, if he said he would come to see you, he definitely will."

"I see..." Neera touched her nose and smiled slightly. "Alright then. I'm looking forward to it."

After she finished speaking, she started to feel a bit embarrassed.

"Um... Darcel, I got a bit carried away earlier. I found you very approachable, and I might have spoken a bit too much due to my excitement. You don't mind, do you?"

Darcel hooked his lips into a smile. "No, you can say whatever you want, and I will pay attention."

How could he possibly mind? To him, these words were the most precious treasure.

Neera let out a "hmm," feeling that her longing had been mostly expressed. The excitement had passed, and she felt too embarrassed to say anything more, so she simply changed the subject.

The two of them chatted as they walked up the mountain. The journey was rather peaceful, and they didn't encounter any danger for the time being.

By the time noon arrived, Neera was feeling a bit hungry.

Gurgle...

The sound of a growling stomach echoed, and Neera immediately covered her abdomen in embarrassment, feeling somewhat awkward.

"Sorry, I'm a bit hungry, but it's okay. Let's keep going. We might run into Shane and the others soon."

With a slight smile, Darcel said, "There's no need to apologize. We've been walking all morning. If you're hungry, let's take a break. Who knows when we'll run into them. It's important to replenish our energy first."

Luckily, there were some emergency rations, enough for the two of them to have two meals in the backpack that Neera chose to carry with her.

And so, the two of them sat down right there and shared the bread.

Darcel didn't really mind, but he couldn't help but feel a bit unsettled seeing Neera willing to eat dry bread.

"It's tough on you, a young girl, to participate in such a brutal and harsh election."

Neera didn't really feel anything unusual.

"There's no question of difficulty or ease here. As the head of the Gordon family, once I've assumed this position, I must shoulder the responsibility, whether I'm forced into an unwelcome situation or not. This is an important election, so I can't avoid making an appearance as the family head. Besides, I just need to persevere, no matter how tough or challenging the situation can be. It will pass somehow."

Darcel nodded silently, yet in his heart, he thought, "This girl remains as tenacious as ever."

While the two were taking a break, suddenly, a few people appeared out of nowhere. They looked disheveled, just like refugees, and they ran straight towards them.

The color drained from Darcel's face instantly. Without any hesitation, he pulled Neera behind him, firmly shielding her.

Neera watched these few people, his heart suddenly on edge, his gaze alert.

"Who are these people? What are they running over here for? They wouldn't be planning to take advantage of us, would they?"