Chapter 196
Chapter 196
I sat and organized my thoughts while listening to Jafa’s story.
For generations, the Menoa family had selected slaves with exceptional combat aptitude and raised them to become the Commander of the Menoan Guard. These commanders were treated almost on par with family members.
When Jafa was young, two boys were brought into the family as new candidates for the position. It was rare for two candidates to be chosen at the same time since such aptitude was uncommon, but these two were identical twins.
‘One of them... was the commander I killed at the annex.’
It was clear why Jafa had shown such complicated emotions when looking at that commander. He must have had the exact same face as Jafa’s former lover.
"Everyone in the family avoids mentioning it. It’s not something to boast about. I know my desires and affections are abnormal, but I couldn’t resist the pull."
Jafa’s lover had been the younger of the twins. Since candidates for the position of Commander of the Menoan Guard often interacted with the direct descendants of the family, it had been easy for them to grow close.
"It’s already disgraceful for a Tajirun to form bonds with other races, but within the family, forming relationships with slaves is strictly forbidden. It disrupts discipline and order."
In matters of affection, even the strictest hierarchies crumble. If emotions led to outsiders or slaves being entrusted with key positions, the organization would not last long.
"...Even I would have exiled you."
I felt no sympathy for Jafa. She had done something worthy of being cast out.