The sun was gradually setting.
The sky was covered with the evening glow, making the sunlight that fell on the earth much gentler than during the day, not as intense.
Reiger and Altoria were walking along the shore, listening to the sound of the waves and feeling the sea breeze, which was so pleasant.
Yet, neither of them spoke, nor did they look at each other. They simply walked in silence, without a word.
This state had persisted for quite some time now.
Ever since they left Ecter's workshop, this had been their situation.
Reiger had not initiated any conversation.
Altoria did not know what to say.
Thus, the two of them had become like this, and for a moment, it seemed as though there was nothing left to say.
Of course, this silence was not uncomfortable; rather, it felt like they were seriously thinking, carefully considering what to say next. It was like the tense moment before a highly charged debate was about to begin, filling one with a sense of power brimming within.
