Chapter 52

Damon and I bid our farewells before embarking on our separate journeys. I was placed under Sebastian's care, with instructions to head to the Eastern Empire. However, I had other plans in mind as Sebastian and I embarked on our journey.

"Wow, I never thought you'd agree to move away," Sebastian chuckled. "Milady, you do amaze me sometimes."

"Well, let's just say I've realized that we don't need to be together all the time. We miss each other sometimes too. Perhaps that will make our bond even stronger," I remarked as we walked through the nearest village. I noticed the children playing and the streets were eerily quiet. "Sebastian?"

"Hmm?"

"Sebastian, what village did you say we're in again?" Sebastian pulled out a map and tried to read it. Seeing he was taking a while, I looked around, and a face caught my attention.

He seemed to be hiding, with blood around his mouth, appearing hungry and timing his actions. "Sebastian!"

"This town isn't on the map, which means we're in a..." People