The End of the Deal

[BONUS]

Sharina quickly pulled out her knife hidden in her boots. The pointy end of the blade struck her throat just in time for Zukulum to strike Sharina's hand with her staff, which prompted the latter to let go of her blade, saving her life for a new hollow day.

"Leave me alone, Zukulum," Sharina said it as a command, but it came out as a plea.

"Killing yourself is not the answer, Sharina."

"I have nothing more to live."

"Yes, you do . . . the clan needs you. Now . . . more than ever."

". . ." Sharina's lifeless eyes shot to the Orcs that were staring at her with looks of pleading, expressions full of hopeless grief.

A pulse of pain numbed everything around Sharina, and her heart went colder than ice, leaving her unable to feel anything. It might be a good thing. It would help in the days to come.