230 - Charnel Room

Plotline: Main

Type: Social, Ability Use

Elder Shu and Yu De were, respectively, the old woman and young attendant in the basement, the room of those to be sacrificed for their mana spills.

"This is considered by some to be dirty work, but in this time of need, someone must do it." Elder Shu said. "Now, tell me, are you able to cut, say, this man's throat?"

<Hello? > I sent to him, <Can you hear me?>

<Of course I can hear you. But why are you here before harvest?>

"This one still has thoughts." I said. Given proper nutrition and perhaps a magical nudge, he will heal."

"You cannot know that!" she replied.

"Telepath." I said. "I can reach him with the mind speech."

"And what of this one?"

There was no response from the woman. I placed a hand upon her forehead, closed my eyes, and attempted Enter Dream upon her.

[System Error: There is no such dream.]

"She's gone, hand me the knife."