Kapitel 219: The Vanishing

The odd atmosphere during her naming stood out to her now, as well as Ophelia's instructions that everyone remain far away, and relay to her what they needed to say, instead of seeking 'her' directly.

At the time Arsinoe thought it strange, but she couldn't pinpoint exactly what was wrong because all the captains went along with it. It wasn't that Arsinoe hadn't tried to understand 'her', it was more like she couldn't, because she was barred every time. 

Everything was always so mysterious and silent, and that was something 'she' embodied – an unfathomable aura that was always present, but never understood.

Too perfect to even challenge, that a mere glance made Arsinoe give up every single time.

But now, she found a weakness in that otherwise perfect, formidable defence, one that she could exploit.

And in Arsinoe's heart, she rejoiced, because it explained why Typhon had grown distant, and why Ophelia became cold.