Princess Cromwell and Her Six Brothers
To the untrained eye, they might look like tattoos.
But in reality, they were a form of spirit-binding. Right beside them was the imprint of a red spider lily.
Because the markings extended downward, and since he always wore collared shirts, she had never seen them fully before.
Now that she had noticed, she wanted a clearer look. Without hesitation, she grabbed him and lightly pulled at his collar.
It was well known—the red spider lily bloomed along the path to the underworld, guiding departed souls toward peace.
Its meaning? The gentleness of a demon.