Chapter 41

Sylvia

“Watch your step, Miss.” Maggie says as I trip on something, almost falling. I curse inwardly.

“You are supposed to guide me, remember. Or do you want to hurt me. Do you think the Overlord will be happy with that?” I joke.

I am such a fool, I am able to joke even in this situation. I don’t even know what they are going to do to me. But something in me isn’t afraid, I somehow feel safe, I don’t even know why.

“No miss, please don’t joke about that.” she says not in a joking tone, though. Or rather afraid, she is really afraid of Tristan. I would like to find out why. By the sudden change of weather, I think we are already outside, it’s about time, and it’s been a while since we started walking from the room. The castle must really be big.

“Are we outside now Maggie?” I ask, but I don’t get any response. “Maggie.” I call out, but no response either. I can feel her presence, but she is quiet.

“I will take it from here, Margaret.” I hear Tristan’s voice, which makes me feel goos