Chapter 269: A Familiar Face

Adalia's hold on me was almost snake-like. In steady increments, I felt her arms slither more and more… for every discomforting sound, for every straining sight… until we were locked elbow-to-elbow.

She clings on any tighter my arm's gonna go numb from blood loss… weak and delicate as she may appear at first glance, she could still pop my arm to absolute mush like an overgrown pimple just as easily.

Fingers crossed she doesn't get negligent on her own strength … don't think any kingdom would take in a one-armed jester to their high court.

After avenue-twisting and some district-hopping at a snail's pace, we eventually came to a stop nearing the corner-end of a particular building.

Like a mouse, tiny and meek, Adalia made a little squeak. "This… is it…" 

"This?"