"That white-haired old lady with a high pitch and condescending voice?" he sighed. "I met her a few months ago, like you, she suggested that I come to this town as well."
Ai's face changed as she heard that. Her shoulders sagged instantly, understanding her master had been playing her a fool for some time now.
"That doesn't change anything," Ai said. "Will you let me come with you?"
"I guess there's no harm." Gale shrugged. "And I fear I can't stop you if you want to join the trial. It's always better together than to suffer alone."
"Thank you." Ai's face softened as she let out a breath. "I think I should try to divine as much as I can about the trials. I have a feeling that I won't be able to after we enter the trial."
The others waited as Ai lost herself in burning her replenished fortune. A little while later, her body shuddered as she coughed out blood. Her divination broke.
Wang Li came forward to support the girl.
