All around him were vibrant flowers, their colors blending in a mesmerizing display. Among them were multiple creatures, mostly small, adorable animals that seemed completely harmless. The air itself carried a refreshing and pure quality. And in the center of it all stood Elaris, looking just as breathtaking as the scenery—perhaps even more so.
Elaris, noticing his reaction, simply smiled and spoke,
"Welcome to my core, Renan,"
"Huh," Renan muttered in confusion and asked, his brows slightly furrowed as he tilted his head.
"Didn't you say we were going to your home? Then why are we here in your core instead?" Renan asked, his gaze shifting between Elaris and the surroundings, trying to understand the situation better.
"Can't one's core also be their home?" Elaris asked back, a small smirk playing at the corners of her lips as she watched Renan's reaction.
