Spinoff Chapter 14
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Rayton saw himself as the traitor.
“…”
He looked uncertain of where to begin, casting unnecessary glances around and muttering words that made no sense. Left alone, he might soon perish. Deep in thought, Sez took Rayton’s hand carefully.
“Rayton, you must repeat what I say from now. Understood?”
“…What?”
“Hurry up and agree.”
Even though Rayton had no idea what she was getting at, he nodded anyway.
‘Sez has her reasons, after all.’
“First of all, congratulations, Sez.”
“…Congratulations, Sez.”
“Things might be tough going forward, but I’ll be by your side, doing my best to help.”
“Going forward… might be tough…”
“…Rayton?”
Rayton said nothing more. Or rather, he couldn’t. Just uttering the word “tough” had done that to him. Thinking of the hardships to come, darkness clouded his vision. Like a scolded child, Rayton pressed his lips together and bowed his head deeply.
“No, Rayton…”
