For a moment, as he walked, the thought of running away crossed Charles's mind.
Leaving behind the Storm Clan, its absurd rules, the suspicious glares from other members, and simply exploring this world he still didn't fully understand.
Freedom sounded tempting, like an open door to the unknown.
But feeling Nora's weight on his back, the warmth of her body against his, he clicked his tongue.
He couldn't do that.
Not now.
Doing so wouldn't just put him in danger—it would drag Nora into trouble with the clan.
And after everything they'd been through together, he couldn't allow that.
Trying to stay calm, Charles decided to break the silence.
"Nora," he said, his tone calm but curious, "if we were really far from the clan right now, what would happen? I mean, how bad would it be?"
Nora, who had been scanning their surroundings with a mix of exhaustion and curiosity, blinked, clearly caught off guard by the question.
