Chapter One-Hundred-and-Twenty-Two
Adam was following Sarah as she walked up the spiralling ramp towards Alepheria’s Study, when he suddenly realised he hadn’t asked about her patron quest for the Stage.
“You said you didn’t know,” she replied when he mentioned it.
“I don’t remember us talking about it,” Adam remarked.
Sarah paused. “I really thought Kate was a nice person when I first met her… I thought she was my friend. But now I wonder if that was all just because of her power.”
Adam nodded.
I do think she had a friendly personality first time I met her in the Tavern, but that just made her boon from the Masked Courtesan that much more dangerous. A natural charm mixed with a magical one is a terrifying combination.
But I don’t think I can tell Sarah that, since she might just think that I am protecting Kate, and it benefits me more if my horrible actions under her spell are entirely pinned on her.
“I hate this,” Sarah went on. “This game is changing us in ways we don’t fully understand. I wonder if I will be able to trust anyone from here on.”
“If you’re worried about anyone else with the power that Kate had, then look at their eyes. If they are worshipping the Masked Courtesan their eyes will glow orange-red.”