Chapter 32: uninvited guests (1)

Don Gregorio was feeling quite pleased with himself. He had successfully rid himself of his competitors and would soon consolidate his power. Without any more rivals, his rise would be swift and aggressive. There might be a few that still need to be killed to ensure things went smoothly but he could already taste the wealth and power that would …

Chapter 31: the plot thickens (3)

Paladin Arcurio frowned. He had been searching for the heretic for weeks and while he had occasionally felt a vague aura, he had yet to truly locate his target. He had prayed to Tihr on several occasions in recent days but his god never responded to his prayers. He recalled when Tihr first spoke with him over two months ago …

Chapter 30: the plot thickens (2)

“I’m so sorry master, you just bought this beautiful dress for me and it’s already covered in blood!” Lenia was visibly upset and seemed to have lost control of her emotions. Aleks was dumbfounded by her teary eyed face as she looked as if she would bawl any second. “Um.. Lenia, it’s fine.. It’s just a dress.” “No master! It’s …

Chapter 29: the plot thickens (1)

“He will pass through Kirin’s passageway at the left fork. Wait for him there at the appointed time. He will definitely show up, the Don’s man is leading him there at that time. Should be just after midnight.” A dirty street thug told a man clad in silver colored armor. “Haha, finally I will be able to earn some merit. …

Chapter 28: drama unfolds (3)

Don Gregorio glanced at Aleks for only a brief moment and then his eyes wandered restlessly to the two balconies above the stage. He then pulled a pocket watch out of the breast pocket of his shirt and while checking the time said, “Looks like it is just about time.” As the drama of the play unfolded and it appeared …

Chapter 27: Drama unfolds (2)

The portly man led Aleks and Lenia into the theatre which was packed with people. The lights were on low and it was difficult to make out anyone’s appearance within. Scantily clad women made their way up and down the aisles offering drinks, food, or other services to the customers within. Some of the women had tails which stuck out …

Chapter 26: drama unfolds (1)

“Aleks, what do you think about this?” Lenia clutched an amber brooch in her hands which she had noticed in a stall along the main road passing through the ‘Red Light’ district where even merchants didn’t sleep. Many people were crowded around the area browsing the market stalls which also served a variety of food and beverages. The atmosphere was …

Chapter 25: a taste of luxury (3)

It took a considerable amount of time for Lenia to dry her hair and she eventually settled with wrapping her hair in a towel as well. It was surprising to her that she had the knowledge to clean herself properly. She presumed that some semblance of common knowledge had already been planted within her at her creation. After wrapping her …

Chapter 24: a taste of luxury (2)

Her actions were interrupted by her master’s forceful words, “The bath should already be prepared for you, remove your clothes and clean yourself.” Lenia was about to comply with his orders but suddenly hesitated. For some strange reason, she felt embarrassed to show her naked body to her master. She couldn’t explain the feeling well since this was her first …

Chapter 23: a taste of luxury (1)

Living in the sewers was something Lenia couldn’t bring herself to understand. Why would her majestic and awesome master wish to live in such a disgusting place? She wracked her brains but couldn’t find a suitable answer to the question instead just settling on a lack of money as a potential reason. And so, with the money they obtained from …