Chapter 225

Misha has stumbled upon a much more difficult moral quandary. Her scenario found her staying with a group of merchants who had paid off an immense debt her family had left her, saving her from debt collectors. 

She believes she has been paying them back for over a year now, with many more to go, when a Dark Apostle approaches her with a proposition to change her entire life. This servant of the Dark Gods promises her power and forbidden knowledge that will help her pay off her debts in no time at all. So long as she ditches the merchants and follows the Apostle on a mission. The woman promises it won't be long, but at first, Misha refuses, unwilling to go back on her word. 

The Dark Apostle isn't offended, knowing that such a significant action needs appropriate motivation. Instead, she gives Misha a little more knowledge every time she visits the store. The tipping point is when she lets slip what the plan is.