She was ready to take it with him. Maybe she wouldn't even feel a thing with her overpowered body. But then again, the pain through the link was more of psychological or from his soul, if such a thing really existed, so she would feel it. Whatever, He should focus on his own beatings. There were several spells he could use to stop this, but that would only make his life more difficult. He was going to be healed anyway, so Damian just forced himself to get it over with it.
The same people had gathered once again. More soldiers had arrived, and even the noble area had more people. Damian couldn't decide whether to feel honored to get so much attention or worried that they were here to see a child get beaten with such enthusiasm. Makayla was there; Valoris wasn't. Maybe he had gone back. She looked worried for him? Nope, that must be an illusion.
The soldier removed Damian's upper clothing, revealing the previous day's marks that had yet to heal.
