Change of Mind

The man's face shows surprise and shock as he looks at Marita. Marita noticed the man's reaction and smiled.

"Now I have fulfilled your request. Are you happy?" Marita asked.

"Who would be happy if someone died?"

Marita laughed. "You had a request, and I fulfilled it."

"But only one person's life, not two."

Marita raised her eyebrows. "Do you wish I had taken your life, not his?"

Avery drew her katana and placed it between Marita and the man. Marita looked at Avery.

"Try to hurt the boy, and I'll be the one to fight you," Avery said.

Marita smirked. "You're within your territory. Shaman, don't challenge me."

"You're killing people," Avery said.

"Why? Aren't people benefiting from the requests that I fulfilled? There must be something in return for what I give." said Marita.

"That's enough," Reed said, still sitting down and drinking wine, as did Devin. "Marita, Avery is an ally."