Chapter 195. Unexplained Struggle

Lexcis Aeden

"We did not have any other options. I do not think anyone here joined because they wanted to. Our parents, or, in my case, elder brother, made the decision for us. We joined because of them, but subsequently stayed for survival," Aldric says, his gaze fixed on the horizon. "Meridia provided us with safety, food, and comfort; she also trained us."

"We had no idea she was killing everyone and everything so we could stay with her. She was out for blood, not justice," Caen continues, concluding the talk. They cannot really add anything to it.

Laurence continues to discuss this before moving on to another issue. I am immediately losing attention because I see something weird.

Chantel is awake. Her eyes are open, but she does not talk or do anything. She did not even make the sound she usually makes as she is ready to wake up.

"Chantel?" I say, but she does not react. She is trembling, and I see she cannot