Heroes and Mortals - III
"You've done well, Marlina," the travel-worn wolf said, her face still showing signs of fatigue. It was hard to tell if her exhaustion stemmed from the recent battles or something else entirely.
"So much preparation during the city's construction. It must have been quite tiring for you."
Her tone lacked any biting sarcasm or accusation, as calm as if she were simply greeting Marlina.
"Mere trifles," Marlina chuckled softly. "Borrowing a bit of power from Mr.Ansel was enough to accomplish it. As for the rest... Lord Suellen lent me some assistance."
"After all, Mr.Ansel doesn't question the purpose of the power I borrow, and the craftsmen who built this place... well, they were disposed of afterward."
Seraphina's steps faltered for a moment before she continued forward.
"You've been so casual about taking innocent lives," Seraphina, who had once shown such anger and hostility towards her sister, now only murmured bitterly.