Chapter 26: Letter

The castle seemed to sigh when I entered and I sighed right back at it. But now the 100th challenge of the day: Finding my bedroom.

I knew it was straight on. I also knew I couldn't ask someone.

So I wandered on, until I stumbled upon a room that was far more intriguing than my dull bedroom—an inviting lounge.

The room had big, cosy couches, bookcases lining the walls, and four roaring fires, each positioned opposite the other. The walls were adorned with red carpeting, and the ceiling was entirely made of mirrors. The warmth of the fires enveloped me, and with a hint of drool at the corner of my mouth, I ventured further, captivated by the books on display.

Among the books, various weapons lay scattered about, but I paid them no attention. Samael's knife was securely tucked against my upper leg, concealed beneath my dress. My dress was still covered in blood, and it disgusted me for a second, but then the fire seemed to flame up and I ignored my filthy state and walked in.

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