The next day, Zhaenova made several attempts to approach Rhaozekar and apologize, but he constantly avoided her.
This growing rift led to the assumption that their 'friendship' was over, which the bullies took advantage of to resume their wrongdoings.
Once, Rhaozekar caught them in the act.
Zhaenova was in terrible shape—her face bruised, her eyes half-lidded, barely conscious.
Yet, Rhaozekar simply scoffed and walked away without intervening.
'That's a fitting punishment for a kaovren.'
There was no concrete proof that Zhaenova belonged to a 'different' race. After all, ever since the first High Priest' reign, Sarr had been a sovereign nation that strictly prohibited discrimination in any form.
'But still…'
The fact that the demon race had slaughtered his ancestors—just as his parents had told him—made Rhaozekar seethe with anger.