Vol 1 Chapter 5 (2/2)
This rooant but ominous atmosphere The difference was that there were no s, nor was there an altar
On the floor was a largeup the entire room
In the center of the circle, was a sure
Perhaps it was the sound of the door opening, the figure shi+fted a little, rose up, rubbed their eyes, looking at the uninvited guests in confusion Then the figureof chains followed
“A little nun?” Cain exclaimed in shock
The elf shook his head, pulling the knight as about to step forward, “no, take a closer look”
The little girl wearing a nun’s outfit disappeared, at the same place sat a boy A youthful face, he ithout any clothes on, the top half of his body was no different from another human’s, but from the waist doards, a layer of scales covered him Iron Cuffs were attached to his wrists and ankles, chains connected to the cuffs were secured to pins hah to allow him to stand
After observing the situation, the knight’s frown deepened Unhesitatingly he raised his sword, bright white light broke through the low immediately disappeared
“Don’t ht away”
But the youth was unwilling to accept his help He lifted his head, face full of hate saying in a clear voice, “Don’t come near me, human”
Cain froze, looking pleadingly at the elf
The elf sighed, saying to the boy, “Then can I help?”
The boy glanced over his face, upon seeing the pointed ears, his expression softened, and he nodded once silently
The elf tried inserting the point of his dagger into the keyhole of the cuffs, opening the chains on the boy’s hands and feet There ounds on his wrists, many of the scales on his ankle had already fallen off, his condition didn’t seeood But the youth didn’t seeained his freedo, “Why were you able to see through my illusions?”
“You should be saying thank you” The knight said from the side
The boy conored the interruption, and reached out his hand, to lightly touch the corner of the elf’s eye
“Ah… then, they used my tears on you… I’m sorry”
“Nothing to be sorry about,” the elf helped hiood dream”
The boy shook his head, and replied seriously, “Good drea… or else, you wouldn’t be awake”
The elf smiled bitterly in silence
Naturally it was not a good ending When he woke up in that dark coffin, there was truly aforever
“Let’s go” said Cain, “After that loud coo, I fear someone will come soon”
Even before he finished speaking, knocking carasped their weapons
The boy waved his hand, signalling them to remain in the hidden room Then went to open the door outside
The butler stood unco ‘the duke’ answer the door, he let out a breath in relief
“Apologies for disturbing you The guard’s body has been disposed of But, why did you suddenly…”
“His footsteps were too loud, it was audible even from above” The disheveled duke smiled at the butler, “Norman, you know I hate it when people disturb my ‘fun’”
The butler glanced into the rooht
Everything was nor listlessly from the altar, the servant lay in the corner of the room covered in blood
“The one inside… shall I remove it?”
“Leave it” The duke s sharp teeth, “You’ve worked hard today, return to your rest Co”
So the butler bowed again, and retreated
He decided that once he returned to his roolass of thean end to this hectic night
“In a e you to look like the butler, we can leave by the front door”
The young Siren closed the door, and said looking back at the elf
— He still did not spare the knight a single glance, naturally not offering to help disguise him
Thus, near dawn, the night watches guarding the front door, stared in fear as the duke and the butler left thebehind closely was a servant covered in blood