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The Song of Us Chapter 18
When Selene returned to the inn, she found Fenric weeping inconsolably for the very first time. She had to coax and comfort him for almost the whole night before both of them finally fell asleep.The next day, they returned to the foot of Mt. Canmir with the emerald pendant. There were indeed signs of a fight, but there was no one there.For some reason, Selene thought of Zirion."Aren't we going up?" Fenric asked."Let's go," Selene replied.At last, they met Iris."Greetings, Aunt Iris," Selene greeted respectfully.Iris waved her hand casually and said, "Spare me those meaningless formalities. I heard not long ago that two young people were looking for me. That must've been you?"Selene nodded. "Yes. Why do you refuse to see any visitors?""When I first came to Farning Abbey, many different forces tried to recruit me. I grew annoyed, so I refused to see anyone.""So, that's how it is…"Selene hesitated. She wasn't sure how to begin. Judging from Iris' demeanor, she clearl
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When Selene heard those words, she only found them laughable from the depths of her heart."Do you think I'd still believe you?" Selene asked mockingly.The memory of Zirion demanding that she use him in her dungeon flashed before her mind's eye. She had still been thinking whether she could believe him when news of his escape reached her. How could she ever believe a man like that?"The emerald pendant is with me," Zirion said."What?" Selene instantly turned around.Zirion leaned in closer, his face stopping no more than a finger's breadth from hers. She could feel his damp, heated breath on her face. At such proximity, she could clearly see the scar over his left eye. Though it was not deep, it ran long. The scar looked fresh and poorly tended to.When Zirion realized she had noticed, he turned his head and showed her the right side of his face. He explained, "I didn't steal it. I… took it back from the man who was following you."Though Selene had no interest in asking about
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When Selene woke up, she smelled the fragrance from a calming pastille. That scent was so familiar to her in her previous life that even though she hadn't smelled it at all in this one, she still remembered it fondly. It came from the pastille Zirion had always lit by habit whenever she went to bed.Selene opened her eyes slowly and saw the modest ceiling above her. She glanced around lazily. The small house was not refined in its furnishings, but it felt warm and homely. In the corner, a fire burned brightly, crackling with sharp little pops.At last, her gaze settled on the handsome man resting at the table with his head propped against one hand as he dozed. There was a vertical scar right over Zirion's left eye. It looked ghastly upon taking a closer look. Strangely, it lent his striking features a touch of ferocity, which made him appear more mature.Suddenly, Zirion's eyes snapped open.The moment their gazes met, a flood of unreadable emotions surged in his eyes. He turne
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Selene and Fenric rested at an inn for the night. At dawn the next morning, they hurried to the gates of Farning Abbey on Mt. Canmir."Are you here to confess or to pray for blessings?" asked a man at the gates.Selene shook her head and replied, "Neither. We're here to look for someone.""To look for someone?""Yes. Does Iris live here?"The man's relaxed gaze grew guarded, and he even took a step back. "You came looking for her? Then, I'm afraid your trip was in vain. You may leave now."With that, he started to shut the gates."Wait!" Selene cried out in confusion, hurrying to stop him. "What do you mean by this?"The man opened the gates only a crack and looked at her through the narrow slit. "This is not my decision. It is hers. She refuses to see anyone."Selene had expected such a situation. She quickly rummaged through her bag for something. "I have a token. If she sees it, she'll agree to meet me."Back when Iris and Selene were close, Iris had given her an emerald p
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Once everyone had gathered, Selene gave Fenric a subtle look.He nodded and said, "You've all heard something about the merman's escape. Now, Ms. Wyndham suspects there's a traitor in the estate. In consideration of the years you've been in service, she won't deal with you too harshly."Fenric stepped down and paced around the crowd."Ms. Wyndham has decided to forgive any wrong you may have committed against her in the past. But now, you have two paths to choose from. If you want to leave, you may take one stack of silver coins now and depart. After this, you'll never be allowed to set foot inside this estate again."If you would like to continue serving Ms. Wyndham, then you will each go in and speak with her one by one. Explain what you were doing at the time of the merman's escape and give your alibi if you have any."Ms. Wyndham has always protected those loyal to her. If you truly wish to remain, she'll surely shield you from harm. If you stay but betray her in the future, y
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Vanessa's expression faltered for a moment, but she quickly composed herself. Turning to stare straight into Selene's eyes, she asked, "Yes, but didn't you already refuse?"She didn't admit to Selene's accusation, yet her reaction had betrayed her."In that case, if I were to kill Zirion in the dungeon, you wouldn't blame me, would you? Keeping such a disobedient guard by your side is a recipe for disaster," Selene said, gauging Vanessa's reaction.Panic was practically written all over Vanessa's face as she replied, "Zirion is my personal guard. Even if he has done something wrong, it is I who should punish him. How could you take matters into your own hands?"Her voice rose due to her riled-up emotions. She drew glances from those who were nearby. Upon noticing, she hastily lowered her tone."Please don't harm him, Selene. I know you're angry. I won't utter one word of complaint should you wish to punish me. But please don't kill him. Since you dislike him so much, I promise I'
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