CHAPTER 91: A LIGHT IN THE DARK NIGHT (2)

Anriette stands up and reaches me, naked. She is crying so much her tears even wet my coat.

"Sob…Sob…They sacrificied so that I could flee and find some help. I was the only one still healthy enough among us."

"Then rejoice. You are a lucky survivor."

She looks at me like she has seen a demon. Then back off slowly from me.

"Do-do you not have any conscience? Do you not have any compassion?"

"It doesn't help to have those. Dress up."

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After dressing up, she kneels again in front of me, folds the coat I gave her, and looks at me. Her eyes are swollen and red. But her face looks calm, peaceful.

"Mr.Dragonroad. T-thank you for what you did. I can never thank you enough. I-I will fulfill my part as I promised, but I am still inexperienced, so please bear with me."

"Don't force yourself to thank me if you don't mean it." I know what you are thinking after all.