Today was one of those rare days when Ashies was left alone. It was because Karami had left to take care of some other business, claiming there were many preparations to make.@@novelbin@@
"Don't wander around alone. If you need to go anywhere, make sure to take Ferca with you."
He hadnât forgotten to emphasize this instruction before leaving.
Following Karamiâs words, Ashies kept Ferca within sight at all times. Ferca, who didnât have much to do either, simply sat on a bench and watched the others at work.
âEveryone looks busy. Feels like weâre the only ones with nothing to do in Doomheim.â
It was all a scene Karami had orchestrated.
Ferca had seen it tooâthe moment when Karami convinced the dwarves. His persuasive words had been so compelling that resistance was practically impossible.
The chills she felt while watching him command people like puppetsâthe shiver that ran down her spineâ
Ferca had sensed it instinctively.
Not just admiration, but reverence.
And fear.
âI just canât figure out what that manâs true intentions are.â
On the surface, he seemed to be doing everything for Ashiesâ sake. Yet, in reality, he was a reaper who played with the lives of slaves.
The gap between rumors and what she had witnessed was so stark that it defied ordinary comprehension.
Ferca couldnât help but worry about the fact that Karami was Ashiesâ master. If he truly cared for Ashies, he would free her from slavery and treat her as an equal.
âHeâs definitely up to something.â
There was no telling what someone like him might do to such an innocent soul.
It seemed Karamiâs influence was already affecting Ashies. She was touching and removing her hand from her chest repeatedly, tilting her head in confusion.
Whatâs wrong now?
Ferca asked, her voice laced with concern.