Kafney took a deep breath, striving to suppress the pressure that surfaced in her heart.
—There's nothing to be afraid of.
She admonished herself.
This was merely a gamble with the Rotting Husband, and even then, it was within a nightmare—there wasn't even a need to win.
Kafney believed that Annan could choose to lose or to win whenever he wished. However, since the Rotting Husband had the right to concede, Kafney losing could potentially yield a much better outcome for Annan's side.
But in the end, it was still a nightmare where either outcome was inconsequential.
If she didn't have the courage to confront the Rotting Husband in such a battle...
Kafney simply wouldn't believe in herself, that she could continue to be by Annan's side.
Sooner or later, Annan would have to face enemies of this caliber again.