Chapter 42: Perfect for a sacrificial lamb

Chapter 42: Perfect for a sacrificial lamb

Hugo and I dilly-dallied in front of the inn, watching the street and the people passing by. I didn’t know how long we were there, but it was near sunset when we went back inside. He asked me if I wanted to take a stroll, but I refused this time. After being on the road every single day, I wanted to rest for a day. It was silly, in a way.

Back in Everfell, I often tell myself, once Mother and Father let me roam the street of the capital, I would go out every single day. But now that was my situation, I never thought I would crave a day of just being in my room and enjoying the tranquility.

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