Ethan replied, then pointed at Yue's ink-stained face, "You should be able to wash it off now."
On both sides of the altar flowed a mysterious source of clear water, which exuded a faintly sacred feeling. Lily helped Yue to the water's edge and carefully washed the ink from his face. Once he returned to his usual appearance, Aelium could now look at him calmly.
At least he wouldn't pounce on him and spray ink like when they first met.
…
The following days were calm and peaceful.
This was the seventh day after the "Great Cataclysm." The people of Ophira named the disaster that split half the city as such. In the past few days, they counted the casualties and quickly dove into the reconstruction of Ophira.
The reconstruction involved not only the city but also the framework of the Deep Sea Council.
