Talking with Helena was like a dream since both activities required closing one's eyes, and Lyle even had the illusion that he had just woken up.
The Loshutar castle was a complete mess, with slime and severed limbs rendering the carpet even more red. Nia's self-control wasn't bad, or perhaps it was because she had already stolen the Chimera Pouch from Lyle's waist and was secretly making chewing sounds not far from Lyle. It was like a blend of the feeding sounds of a mouse and a lion.
Outside the shattered glass windows, it was still night, but the hidden horizon already showed faint lights of fire.
"Is it almost dawn?"
"Not at all, those are Black Armored Paladins setting fires all around, very professional thugs."
Her head was cradled in her arms, and the silver moonlight outlined a vague silhouette, with bright eyes and white teeth, blood-colored eyes, and bright lips, all set in a cool expression, as if, there were also some dissatisfaction.
