Chapter 293

“Mistress Rahab,” she stepped forward, her voice hoarse and her eyes swollen from too many tears. “I deserve to die, and I’m not running away. But please, let these people live. They brought me back.”

Rahab stared at her with special anger. There is no remorse in her eyes, and Joy doubts she will reconsider her speech.

“I’m waiting for the men that went to the tower of the electrified council before I pass my judgment,” Rahab seethed. “Until then, all of you should start saying goodbye.”

Reed, the two-foot-tall squirrel cat, said to Rey, “Do cats get to say goodbye too?”

“Cat!” Rahab yelled, “This is not time for a joke. Either cat or human, you are all into this together. You will all die.”

“She can hear?!” Reed was shocked. “Awesome!”

He climbed higher, standing tall and proud on Rey’s head. “Tell me, Mistress Rahab, why must I die? The last time I checked, Cat followed orders from their master, just like your comrades are doing. You didn't