Chapter 40: Forced

"Lady Farona, out of everyone I think Rye, the new girl is the weakest," Filly slowly said in a low tone that showed just how reluctant she was to say such words.

"We're all purebloods and she's the only halfling. The magic in her blood is minimal at best and I'm sure my fellow apprentices would agree," Filly continued, a signal that everyone else had better comply.

Rye wasn't even surprised when she heard Filly's close friends follow in her path.

"I also think the halfling is the weakest!'

"I think she should be the one to form a bond with the patient,"

"She's the weakest. I'm also sure of it!" They said one after the other and it only grew worse when even the women that weren't in Filly's circle soon began to agree.

"I-I also agree. She's the weakest!" Another two opened their mouths to speak out of the ten until only Molija, the girl Rye had met in the carriage on the way to the arena, and Holi who were yet to speak.