238: Getting out

"Excellent! I am delighted to know that we are on the same wavelength. Since that is the case, I would like to start preparing now. Concubine Hwasa, please come with me."

The cultist reached out toward the Concubine, and she took a step back in hesitation.

She might be half out of her mind, but she could still sense danger when she saw it.

Sensing the Concubine's discomfort, the head maid swiftly interposed between the two, a shield of protection.

"It looks like the concubine is tried and not in any position to comply with your requests. We would like to request a small break before we start anything else."

The head maid quickly made excuses and also bought time for the Concubine.

The cultist's face contorted with displeasure, a clear sign of the trouble brewing beneath his calm facade, unsettling Sui.

"Fine! I am a generous man, so I will give you about half an hour to prepare. But once you are done, we will begin our ritual."