Chapter 282: Prepare
Olive stood as still as a statue in the shadow of the alleyway behind the Devil’s Den, determination gripping her features. The wooden arm pressed against her shoulder, silent. Arwin and Reya stared at her in anticipation and worry as they all waited to see what the Cursed item would do.
A second slipped by.
Confusion started to make its way into Olive’s expression. A tiny frown played across her lips and she scrunched her nose as she looked down at the arm and gave it a small tug. The wood didn’t budge. It seemed to be stuck fast.
“Huh,” Olive said.
“That’s it?” Reya asked, blinking in surprise. “It’s done? I totally thought it was going to stab you or something. That’s almost a little bit disappointing. Don’t take that the wrong way. I’m glad it didn’t stab you. I just expected it to.”
“Thank you,” Olive said dryly. “I’m sorry to hear you’re disappointed. I…”
Olive trailed off, a frown stretching across her lips. Her head tilted to the side as if to hear a song playing far in the distance.
“What is it?” Arwin asked. “Do you feel something?”
It was several moments before Olive responded. “No. I… I don’t think so. I don’t feel anything, but I think I smell something.”