Inside the cave behind the waterfall…
The gentle flickering of firelight illuminated the stone walls. The firefly lady, Khoya, sat cross-legged on a rock, her glowing wings slightly dim as she waited for Kent's answer.
"So, tell me, will you accept this deal?" Khoya's voice was sharp and clear, cutting through the rhythmic sounds of the waterfall outside. "Go to the Kulu Nation, protect my sister, and I will protect your family. What is your answer?"
Kent sat in silence, his hands resting on his knees, his sharp eyes locked onto the fire as he weighed the options. His mind raced through possibilities, calculating risks, and the unknowns involved.
"Don't think too much," Khoya pressed, leaning forward with a faint smirk. "This is a golden opportunity for you. Let's take a few years for each other. I will remain in your hometown, ensuring your family's safety, while you go to the Kulu capital and enter the Royal Academy.
