Chapter 49 - Farewell, and a New Journey
The moon was already high in the sky when they left Barbie’s Restaurant.
Countless stars were reflected on the sea surface as if the dark sea itself was covered by a shiny carpet, beautiful and stunning. A wave would sometimes scatter the shining ripples and gave place to the gentle moonlight.
What happened today was totally unexpected for Angor. He did not know whether it was good or bad, but he did know that he was going to bid farewell to his plain past.
In front of the restaurant entrance decorated in a child’s style, Sunders slowly spoke to Angor, “Get back to The Redbud tonight and pack up your belongings. Flora will get you tomorrow morning.”
With that, Sunders nodded to Angor, waved his cane, and ordered his demon falcon to carry Angor back to the ship’s deck. The giant bird had been waiting outside all along.
Angor stood on the deck and watched as the duo flew away. The giant Cloud Whale was like a flying ark among the shining stars. Tomorrow, he would board the creature and step onto his new journey.
The road ahead was long. An unknown future could always obscure one’s sight. Angor stood on the deck dazed for a long time until he was woken up by the gathering crowd beside him.