Chapter 1750

Unbeknownst to Elsa, Severin had only planned the barbecue to ease their awkwardness that night. If they had nothing to occupy themselves with, it would become incredibly awkward for the two of them. It seemed to have worked, as Elsa thoroughly enjoyed the dinner with Severin. As the night wore on and they had their fill, the atmosphere grew slightly more relaxed. Elsa struggled to find a topic for conversation, and after some consideration, she retrieved her cauldron and decided to do some alchemy while having Severin's guidance. They spent the night doing alchemy until the sun peeked up from the horizon. "Let's continue our journey and head that way!" Severin and Elsa left the cave and charted their course after consulting the Soul Compass. Elsa appreciated the compass's handiness. "This is such a gem! Having a clear course of direction will allow us to locate the miniature black tower more efficiently. It's such a useless little tool." Ten minutes in, Severin's expression soured