Chapter 42

Scarlet's POV

Thunder and I securely left the priestess' dwelling and proceeded to the center city as planned.

Since I've been locked up for eighteen years, the only locations I've seen are the palace and the Blood Moon village, which is why the landscape in the witch town shocked me.

"Why is their village more abundant than the Blood Moon Village?" While my eyes continued to wander, I inquired. Even though it is late in the evening, the town is still lively. People are still awake as the city is lit up with different lights.

"Do you think you need to ask for an obvious explanation?" Thunder snarled as he came to a halt in front of a two-story structure. "Make an effort not to stick out. Even if you are a half-witch, there is evidence that you have buzzard blood."

Despite being perplexed by his comment, I did not inquire for fear of upsetting him. Thunder seems melancholy when we finish the tale about the priestess, and I attempt to separate myself from