Chapter 70: A Misunderstanding, Part Two

Many thoughts rolled around within my mind, but most concerning was Agawa's condition. Her complexion was ragged with exhaustion, and her body showcased various bruises.

"Agawa? Are you hurt?" I asked, but I soon returned my eyes to the woman I had pinned. If she tried anything, I'd end her then and there.

"No! What're you doing?!" she dropped her knife and pointed. "Get off Mizuno!"

Shockingly, Agawa was armed...and even defended a vampire; she must've been terrified of disobedience.

'We just can't catch a break…' I sighed.

Soon after, the others woke up from the commotion. I'd seen Kamida, Takagi, and a few new faces, all sporting rags and a collar. Each shared Agawa's expression, ones of confused panic.

"What's going on?!" I pulled the sword closer to the woman's throat. The woman Agawa called "Mizuno."

"I'll ask you the same thing!" Agawa exclaimed, then approached me cautiously.