Chapter 172

Mercedes was astonished by what Celine told her about their relationship. She was curious about their so-called friendship. It was such a shame that she had no memories of it. 

“Let me tell you the truth before our time together is up,” Celine said to her. Mercedes was all ears. She was eager to know the truth as well. Only that was left to complete the puzzle of the past and there would be nothing left to uncover. 

“We met under similar circumstances before. I might say, even worse. Unlike now, you were on the verge of death, certain to die, and I made it my mission to help you soothe your resentment so you could go peacefully. I made a promise to you back then only now I got to fulfill it.”

“I guess it was after my fight with Drakoen. I couldn't kill him then. I could only seal him. I was not strong enough to kill him,” Mercedes said, her voice still filled with regret of the past. 

“Yes. It was because you couldn't kill him back then that le