Chapter 12: Section 12: Oaths Must Not Be Broken
Maya dragged over a stool and, just like before, the little Leopard Girl sat on it, pulling a small knife from the rack beside her to start peeling potatoes.
Her thick tail coiled behind her, swishing happily from time to time.
Today, Father said he had to go out for a while, with work requiring him to visit nearby Salaman City, so for the time being, it was just Malin and Maya depending on each other.
Father had left money, enough for the two children to live comfortably, and he had also notified the Church, so there should be no problems.
Brother had been focusing on his studies at the Church recently, he must be getting stronger.
With that thought, the wind chime on the windowsill started to move on its own, without a breeze.
Maya looked up, puzzled at first, then hurriedly dropped the knife and potato in her hands and ran to the door, only to see the beautiful mahogany door frosting over.
Quick as a cat, she yanked a chain lock from the door and fastened it to the hook on the door frame, then without pause, she moved to the window, barely able to see outside, and let the curtain fall. The silvery curtain chains glinted faintly, as did the boards of the curtains, stamped with symbols.
The temperature in the room began to drop.