*Claire*

"I guess this is it. This is the time we part ways." 

The serious look on Ether made us unable to turn our heads away. I gulped down, not fully understanding how we came to this situation. 

"How can you say such words?" I asked Ether.

Shila nodded, a pout and a frown on her face. "Right, right. We need to do this together. Ether, stop being a coward and face your own fears!" 

Ether's eyebrows twitched. 

Before us was a huge boat that could fit ten people at most. According to Old Man Tavo, it was the easiest option that could bring us to the next town called...