Chapter 170. The Deeper Go, the More Fearful

Domi, ever the cynic, couldn’t resist voicing his mordant opinion. Although he named no one directly, all present could decipher his veiled reference:

"Those ensnared by love’s web are always thus. Who can truly blame them? One might sacrifice endlessly for another, only to find them entwined with a different soul. Such a realization would break any heart."

Both a veiled reference to Enda and a subtle dig at Hubert. Enda wore a face darkened with anger, while Hubert remained nonchalantly provocative.

"Voluntary sacrifice doesn’t entitle you to blame others. Feelings aren’t to be distributed on a whim; one must consider if the recipient is deserving."

"And what makes one undeserving? To devote oneself fully, endure immeasurable hurt, only to be dismissed as ‘undeserving’?"

"Think what you will. I’ve no interest in bickering over such trivial matters anymore."

Hubert waved his hand dismissively. Every time Dom