Trick

We traveled fast, and we reached the Dukedom without stopping even once. There were not many hours of distance, so the knights decided to speed off. It was better for me as I didn't want to stay behind as my dear shadows were depleting. Goodness, how should I get more?

Maybe I should go hunting. Where are infected and converted people when I needed them? Tch…

"Open the gates!"

The voice of the knights from the Dukedom welcomed us with delight. The knights met their families and friends, and I was waiting to see my most beloved person. My husband, where are you, dear?

"Miss Lucia," Oh my darling!

I almost jumped from happiness as I approached my dear Irina, she looked ecstatic and somehow different. Anyway, I couldn't stop my body from hugging her and almost cry on her shoulder.

Though, she was the one crying now. "I was… was so scared, Miss, please… please don't leave like that again… please…"