Asher pushed the coffin's lid slowly open, its smooth surface sliding effortlessly aside, releasing a gentle wave of radiant mana that cascaded softly over him.
As the coffin opened, revealing what lay within, Asher's eyes widened as he saw a human skeleton neatly wrapped in a white silk cloth, only the skull visible. The bones seemed delicate, clearly belonging to a woman. An uneasy chill crawled down his spine.
His brows knitted in confusion as he slowly turned his gaze towards Skully, suspicion flaring in his voice, "Who is this woman? Why would you keep her here? Did you know her?"
Skully's hollow voice echoed softly, unsettling as ever, "She's here for you."
Asher stared at Skully incredulously, bafflement clear in his expression, "Are you serious? How am I supposed to have any connection with some ancient human who existed eons before I did?"
