Chapter 105. A World Collapsed

"You will," he said firmly, even though he always wanted me to give up.

His constant efforts to break me were wearing me down, leaving me weak despite my best efforts to appear powerful in his company.

As the sound of Elodie's approaching footsteps aroused Xavier, I remained in the cell with Vera. She was casting spells that rendered Felix and Marina asleep and concealed their activities from curious eyes.

"I think we can discuss now in peace," said Elodie, turning to face Xavier on her right, who was slightly to her left.

"I am right here on your left side," said Xavier to Elodie, when she was too far away to notice his direction.

"How are you doing, Hina?" Or should I call you Vera?" mocked Elodie.

"I'm better than you, at least I don't swallow the innocent's soul," answered Vera defiantly.

Soul? The word grabbed my interest, and I noticed Xavier staring at me quietly. Though he tried to hide it, his eyes were filled with despair and anxi