章 133: Chapter 133 - Opening of hearts

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Inside the soothing light of the moon, a figure kept moving within a long alley, wearing a white dress that became even more beautiful in the moonlight.

'....' Arriving at her house, Esme's eyes fell on the still-burning mana lamps, even though it was midnight, causing her gaze to turn towards the open windows, where a shadow seemed to be visible.

Creeeek

Slowly approaching the doors, softly pushing them but still being made of stones with runic inscriptions, they did create a sound.

"Why were you this late?"

A voice caused her to turn in the direction where an individual was approaching her while removing his apron, making her purse her lips under the mask.

Not that she didn't want to see him, but at the moment when her mind was hardly composed, it could snap at any moment if it got in contact with the cause of her suffering.