“Why are you scared of the Ruler?” Ashriel asked her.

“I heard that she is vicious and merciless. And she kills people who are useless.” The woman felt her body slightly shudder.

“I never saw her face but I think, I’ll faint in fear if ever I do.” She chuckled and gave Ashriel the paper bag containing the food and drink she bought.

Ashriel’s face distorted. “Is that really my image for my people?” She asked herself.

“You said you are a new recruit. Do you have any place to sleep?” The woman asked and Ashriel stopped. It was her mission to enter Seiron but having a place to stay...