Chapter 1288 Estranged

“Master, you may not know this, but my grandfather has been lost, staying in the mountains for nearly half a year now. I have no idea what he's up to,” Auriel said, still unsatisfied.
Alex gave a slight smile, gently patting Auriel's head. These past days, he had been preoccupied with other matters, not having seen this little girl for quite some time. Upon seeing her today, he noticed that her youthful innocence had somewhat faded, replaced by the lively and vibrant aura of a young maiden in the bloom of spring.
“My little apprentice, you've grown again!” Alex blurted out.