Chapter 182 - The Ark Of A Choice (1/2)

”You didn't hurt our little Valkyrie, despite what you've heard. Even when you were scared, you still did not ignite your Molotov. And we thank you by giving this dish in front you,” said Baldwin, giving a cheeky smile.

”You knew?!” said Yan, engulfing the whole dish down.

”Yea, all of us know that Mav is been targetted. But those who had ill intentions were all killed by her powers. But you, little one, are special. We heard that the Hornet would be coming to town, so we prepared a bit. ”

”Well, I couldn't kill her. You guys would've survived the attack. And besides, no one told me that she would be a small child.”

”She might look like one, but she's old in terms of human years. About 70 to 80 years. But her lifespan is much bigger, so she's still a child,” described Ysabeau.

”You had a choice to kill her when she was not with us. Yet, you didn't take it.”

”But I couldn't have taken her life... I would have failed that mission instantly.”

”It's the fact that you let her do what she wanted. Look at her, you'd think you'd stand a chance against her?” asked Baldwin.

”Hey, her not constantly biting you is the best thing that can happen to you. Nevermind having a chance against her powers. Her bite is enough to kill,” said Minwoo, reminding himself of all the painful moments.

Yan kept silent as he asked for more in his heart. To his surprise, the Old Chapel heeded his wish and gave him another helping. He inwardly thanked the Old Chapel, who gave him a bit more meat.

”I'm, well...” was what Yan could muster for the time being.

”You're?” asked Minwoo, tilting his head.

”I'm not supposed to kill her. That was not my mission.”

The entire room went dead silent. Baldwin, Gillian, and Minwoo blinked in confusion.

”Then whose was it?' asked the men.

”That was supposed to be Ashley's job,” murmured Yan, taking his second round.

Minwoo's eyes darkened on the mention of that name. He folded his arms as he leaned back on the chair.

”I thought you were on good terms with him?” asked Gillian, shooting a questionable look to Minwoo.

”We used to be. He went haywire when I told him I'd sided with the Mages. That was quite a few days back. On top of it, I didn't know that he'd disliked me from the beginning. I always thought I was good with him,” said Minwoo.

”Well, you thought wrong of your family member,” said Baldwin.