DXXXIII. I Never Lost Hope

"Some of us will surely come back and make sure to warn Kranus' guards about your presence, explaining your identity to them. You will be free to choose whether to stay here in Tungvek, in this house, or go everywhere else, in total freedom. You are a free woman, Claire, I will not tell you what you have to do" the young Master continued, leaving the face of the girl, who until the last moment tried to feel contact with the hand of the man she was still in love with.

Freydis grabbed Claire's hand unexpectedly and she turned to the Shieldmaiden.