Chapter 317: Bread and Dagger (15)
Even as Aviang burst into tears, the man remained indifferent. He simply watched the sobbing Elf girl with hollow eyes.
It was only after some time had passed that the man finally broke the silence.
“From now on, with each act of defiance, an interesting mark will be etched onto your body… Of course, revealing your kin’s secrets right away must be a hard choice.”
As he spoke, the man casually glanced into the darkness of the secret chamber.
Even in this pitch-black space, he seemed to possess some degree of vision. That brief glance alone highlighted the stark disparity between the man and Aviang.
He stared at a spot along the wall before slowly rising to his feet.
“I’m not asking you to betray your kin. I merely wish to discuss matters concerning your body. I’ll step out for a while, so take your time to think it over.”
That was all he said.
Then, without even sparing her another glance, the man left the dark room.