Should We Kill Them Now?

After making sure Lariette was sound asleep, Ruediger quietly left the bedroom. He didn't forget to pull the curtains in, blocking the faint light from the windows. 

Ruediger let out a sigh of relief. Rubbing his face with one hand, his shoulders slumped in defeat. 

He hated feeling this worthless.

As if... he had failed her.

Never once did Ruediger imagine their day trip to this isle would end up like this. He still recalled the beaming look on Lariette's face as she told him about the wonder of this isle.

"Eddy! You'll surely love it!"

Exhaling a long and deep sigh, Ruediger reminded himself not to dwell on his feeling of self-loathing. Doing so wouldn't bring any benefits to him.

'At least... She's less frightened now.'

Lariette seemed more stable than before, much to Ruediger's delight. She drifted to sleep faster than he expected. Most likely due to her nerves loosening from her previous fear.