Chapter 144: THE SEARCH FOR EDWARD

It was an unexpected turn for Xina to find Archer in the library at this hour. She had initially intended to investigate the mysterious bracelet herself, but now, with Archer's knowledge at her disposal, she saw an opportunity to gain deeper insights. "Look at this bracelet," Xina said, holding out her wrist. "This was given to me by a centaur. She claimed it’s made from the roots of the Eldera tree. I’m curious about its significance." Archer's eyebrows shot up at the mention of the Eldera tree. He took her hand for a closer inspection, his gaze intense. "The Eldera tree? The centaur gave you this?" Archer's surprise was evident. He had never paid much attention to the details of Xina’s adornments before. And if she hadn’t mentioned the tree and the centaur, he might have never made the connection. "There's no way this is from that tree," Archer said, his tone reflecting his skepticism. "The Eldera tree is considered a myth." "How so?" Xina tilt