73: The deal

"Elysia, let's do our best today. I will respect your wishes of giving you time to think but I don't want this to affect us in the future."

Elysia looked at Eve's serious face with a sigh. She suddenly felt all her tiredness come running back to her. Just looking at Eve was a hard task right now.

And then there was Adam who was glaring daggers into the pair's back. Every time Elysia looked over in his direction, she was reminded of the dream she had before.

The madness in his eyes was not there currently but the possibility of it returning terrified Elysia a lot.

"Now then, if we have all agreed we should return to our preparations. The ceremony will start shortly so you all should take your place now."

Elysia followed with a numb feeling in her chest. Her hand had also started to throb as well. Elysia had been asked specifically to not let it get wet but she had.