Chapter 21: deaf
After a brief moment of thought, the captain asked Hinako,
"How did you two end up here? And why is Kogan in this state?" His tone was gentle; he didn't want to pressure her all of a sudden.
But Hinako barely heard him—she was drowning in sorrow.
Tears continued to stream down her face as she looked at Kogan with pity.
For something like this to happen to someone as strong and intelligent as him—it was truly a waste.
She couldn't help but think that it would have been better if it had happened to her instead. At least Kogan would have been able to take care of things. Maybe he could have even found a way to heal her.
Kogan was staring at the exit of the tent, his gaze empty.
It was as if his body was present, but his consciousness was elsewhere.
The captain couldn't bear it any longer. He had thought he had gained a powerful asset on his side, but his hopes were shattered upon seeing Kogan's terrible state.
Frustration swelled within him.
Roughly, he reached out toward Hinako. "You... what the—"