Chapter 1929

After a few days of traveling, they finally reached Hubril. Hubril was much larger than the small towns they had passed through, and though it wasn't as grand as Vlario, it was still a bustling city. Upon arrival, they stayed at the local magistrate's residence. However, as soon as they arrived, the magistrate called Manfred away to handle some official business. Vivian stayed behind to rest. Exhaustion washed over her the moment she lay down, and she quickly drifted into a deep, dream-filled sleep. She wandered through clouds and mist in her dream until the haze parted to reveal Joe and Skylar. They were dressed in period attire, mingling with a lively crowd, perhaps at a festival or marketplace. Vendors shouted, hawking their wares as Vivian drew closer, her heart racing. She overheard her parents speaking. "I've had this feeling for days," Skylar said, her face shadowed with worry. "I think Vivian is here too. Maybe she's come looking for us." "How could she have come here?"