Veil of Deception [4]

Despite knowing that it wasn't real and that its real body was far away, under its gaze, I felt utterly powerless. The top of my head ached, and my vision blurred slightly.

Thankfully, the sensation didn't last for very long and I was able to come back to myself shortly after.

"Haa… haaa…"

Unknowingly, my breath was heavy, and my lips were dry.

Licking my lips, I looked back at the owl that was resting calmly on the table while looking at me. Its eyes glowed with a serene, almost dispassionate curiosity.

It didn't say anything, but it had already said all that it needed to say.

'As expected, another twisted relationship.'

Leon, Delilah, Atlas, and now the tree… I really had a knack for this type of stuff.

I bitterly laughed to myself while taking a seat.

"I get it. You don't need to remind me."