Chapter 124. Red vs. Marion

When Red arrived at the workshop, Kit seemed deep in conversation with Ingo while Ursula stood before them. As soon as she saw Red, Kit's pale face lit up with a smile; the 29-year-old woman looked frail.

"Morning," Red nodded. "You look pale, Kit. You should rest."

Kit brushed it off with a little laugh. "I'm fine, Red."

Red felt sad; Kit always hid her illness behind a cheerful attitude, acting as if nothing was wrong.

"Maybe we should hold off on the Ursula modification project," Red suggested. "I don't want to burden you."

"We're proceeding, Red," Kit said firmly.

Red glanced at Ingo and Ursula before turning back to Kit. "Well, okay. But how about I help you both?"

"For now, you should concentrate on your duel at the Cirque," Kit sighed. "You shouldn't get involved with this guy, Red. It's just a waste of time."

"Iram? He's trying to kill me on someone else's orders, Kit," Red replied. "And I'm supposed to sit back while more peop