Chapter 26
Chapter 26: Atone for my sins
Nira’s pitiful figure did not just call Cain’s attention, as everybody from the cadets to the soldiers on their way to explore the Danger Zone, and even Vice-Captain Josef turned to her.
The first one to walk toward Nira was a handsome young man with pale skin, dark hair, and yellow eyes. Despite his somewhat thin appearance, there was a powerful aura around him.
He was not alone as a group of nine cadets followed behind him. Most were nobles, but at least two came from a humbler background.
“What happened, Lady Nira.” The man’s voice was soft yet possessed a powerful sense of authority.
Cain’s eyes narrowed as he saw that pale youth. He had already scanned him, and after the red-eyed man, he was the strongest of this batch of cadets.
Unlike Cain’s cautious gaze, Nira’s eyes glowed with happiness as she saw that pale youth.
However, that happiness vanished as soon as she focused again on Cain. That was visible to all, and clearly, there was a story between them.
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“It is all that man’s fault. He led an Atrox toward James and me. He did not even give us a warning before running away, leaving us to face that monster on our own.” Nira began sobbing before throwing herself toward the pale youth’s chest. Still, that did not mean she would stop speaking.
“We only met once, but he left after we refused to take him as part of our team. How could we have imagined that he would be so spiteful to do such a thing? Poor James used all his strength to give me a few seconds to escape. He is now...” Nira began to cry at that moment. Although she did not finish her sentence, everybody could imagine James’ fate.
Cain’s eyes grew incredibly cold as he heard Nira’s words. It was alright if she told everybody about him guiding the Atrox to them. He felt no regret or shame for his actions, but her lies made him furious.