Chapter 30: Double-Crosser

Neerial's POV

The sun has fallen down, and it's now night. We can't see the sky right now, but I'm rather familiar with the feeling when it's night.

"Are you hurt?" asked Nova.

"I'm not," replied Seraphina.

"That's good," said Nova.

The two are quietly celebrating their reunion after a while. Meanwhile, I'm just looking around the chambers. A bunch of chains, cages, and torture tools can be found inside the room. The place is rather uncomfortable for me. Just imagining what might have happened to me back then if someone hadn't rescued us when we were caught by bandits frightens me. However, my family and friends were still taken as slaves somewhere. I wonder how they're doing. Are they even alive? I can't help but feel guilty that I alone escaped that day.

"Neerial, are you okay?" asked Nova.

I noticed that I was clenching my fist unconsciously, and Nova noticed it. I turned around and smiled at her to lessen her worries.

"I'm okay," I said.