ALEERA VERNIZE
"Well done, my child."
I was still bowing my head to god Earth when he spoke those words to me. All the exhaustion in me had swept away, and I could not feel any hurt despite the number of wounds and bruises spread all over my skin. Hearing those uplifting words coming from a higher rank was a different feeling to me. I guessed I was just beyond blessed.
I raised my head and saluted to god Earth. I gave him a smile, but deep inside, there was something that pulled me from being overjoyed. I knew I won the battle in Gandorland, but leaving there without my friend Maple was a loss to me.
"Thank you for being with me, my god," I told Earth. "It has been tough with me, but it was always worthy at the end. Until now, it feels like I am still dreaming. I've worked hard for thi
