182 Joanna (1/2)

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The female slave was stunned when she heard his words. She looked at the young man's eyes which radiated with nothing but pure coldness. She then looked at the dagger in front of her. Her eyes flashed with coldness and hesitation.

She didn't know if she could truly trust this young man but his offer was extremely tempting for her. God knows how much she had suffered ever since he was fancied by this noble. She was covered in bruises and toyed with for the most part yet she couldn't do anything other than to cry out her frustrations. The young man's offer was akin to a heavenly temptation, it was so enticing to the ears.

Elias watched in horror as the female slave picked up the dagger, he wanted to say something but his jaw was dislocated due to Raven ruthlessly stomping his head earlier. His nose was also broken, making it difficult for him to breathe evenly and his face is covered in his own blood which he had never experienced before.

For some reason, when the female slave picked up the dagger, she felt a weird sensation of power for the first time in her life. Like being possessed by a demon, she harshly glared at the bloodied noble and took a couple of steps forward.

Elias was horrified, since he couldn't speak he could only shook his head from side to side, hoping that the female slave understood what he was trying to say. Of course, the slave understood what he meant, but unfortunately for him, he had no power over her now, specially that Raven was still here.

\”Ahhh!\”

The female slave shrieked, she channeled all of her frustrations and grievances onto the dagger she was holding as she leapt and plunged it onto Elias' heart.

Elias' eyes widened, he spat out blood and tried to grab the dagger away from his chest but his strength was being quickly drained. His saw his life flash before his very eyes, all of the very events that lead into this pitiful end. If he had known that a day like would come, then he shouldn't have provoked this devil. Unfortunately, regretting something means that it's too late, there's nothing else for him to do other than to die in the hands of the slave that he toyed with a few moments ago.

The slave's legs gave way, she slumped onto the floor with tears running down from her face. She wasn't sad, these tears were there because of joy and relief. Finally, after years of torment, she ended her nightmare using her bare hands, even if she dies after this, she will have no regrets.

\”Do you know this place well?\”

The female slave raised her head and saw Raven crouching in front of her. She blanked out for a bit but managed to nod her head and said: \”Like the back of my hand.\”

Without any hesitation, Raven took out two vials of green liquid. He placed one vial gently on her lips and urged her to drink it. At this point, there is no reason for the female slave to resist so she did what he asked. As the contents of the vial slid down her throat, she felt an inexplicable comfort, it was like she the embrace of her mother. Raven didn't stop there and popped the cork of the other vial, this time he applied the contents evenly throughout her body.

After a few minutes, the female slave was stunned to see that all of her bruises and wounds have healed and returned to their previous state. Her complexion also turned rosy and healthy, like she wasn't even injured in the slightest before. She started to think that whatever medicine he applied must be really expensive, yet he didn't even hesitate to use to her. A funny feeling started to emerge on her heart as she thought about this.

\”What's your name?\” Raven asked.

\”Joanna.\” She replied.

\”Alright, Joanna.\” Raven took out some spare clothes from his spatial ring and draped it over her. \”These are the only spare clothes I have. Change to it and I have a task for you.\”

After saying this Raven turned around and stared at the door. Joanna clutched the clothes that he gave, she then thought: 'When was the last time that I met someone who was kind enough to give me clothes?'

The answer to her thought slipped out of mind but she didn't care, at this current moment one thing is clear to her. This young man is not an enemy, he's here to help her and not to take advantage of her. And even if he wanted to take advantage of her, she wouldn't mind at all.

After she was done changing, she quietly stood behind Raven and waited for his further instructions. She saw him look back and gazed directly at her eyes. She then heard him say:

\”Lead me to where the slaves are being kept. I am going to free you all.\”