Vol.3/Chapter 9: Distortion (II)

"For wherever you shall be, I will guide you throughout your ordeals, my child. For as long as I can, as long as I need to."

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Nervousness slowly creeps up on my body as we are approaching the dining room. The lights are dimmer than the lobby, the air is getting more heavy, it is as if a great presence is awaiting us on the far side of the hallway. Everyone was tensed up including Tick who constantly reminds us not to be rude to her mistress and always kneel first when facing her. Daring not to make any mistakes, I constantly kept these tips in my mind. For this mistress might burn us alive, benevolent or not, respect should be mutual.