Chapter 519: Merika's Childhood Friend
Elven Village, outside the tree house.
When Shien, Roxie, Lasha, Lilith, and Milu left the tree house together and crossed the bridges woven from vines to reach the ground, someone was already waiting for them.
"Mr. Shien! Everyone!"
Merika looked as though she had been waiting there for a long time. The moment she saw them, her eyes lit up, and she hurried over.
"Merika?"
Shien blinked, then smiled.
"You came?"
Roxie looked at the elven girl as well, smiling knowingly.
"Miss Merika."
Lasha greeted Merika.
"Hmm?"
Lilith tilted her head, though it was impossible to tell whether she was surprised by Merika's sudden appearance or had only just remembered that Merika existed.
As for Milu, she simply looked puzzled and curiously watched the unfamiliar elven girl.
Merika seemingly failed to notice Milu. After jogging over to the group, she spoke with an apologetic expression.
"I-I'm sorry, everyone, for leaving you behind."
Merika appeared deeply sorry that she had not acted together with them yesterday.
The others did not take it too seriously.
"You hadn't been back in a long time, so you must have wanted to catch up with your acquaintances and say hello, right?" Shien looked Merika over and said with a faintly teasing smile, "You look much better than yesterday. I suppose you must be in a pretty good mood?"
Shien's words made Merika blush in embarrassment. She lowered her head, too shy to say anything.
In truth, Merika's complexion had indeed improved considerably, making the change in her obvious.
Merika herself did not know why, but ever since returning to Elven Village, she felt much more energetic. Even the rate at which her magic power had been steadily growing seemed to have accelerated significantly.
Perhaps returning to her hometown had truly