Chapter 15
Tain awoke early the next morning, still holding Ciel in his arms. Their legs were entwined and Ciel's head rested on his chest. Looking out over the water, sun just peeking over the horizon, he came to a realization.
For the first time in a long time, everything was perfect.
The adventurer gazed lovingly at Ciel's face before brushing a stray lock of hair out of the way.
"Wake up Ciel," he whispered. "It's morning."
"Hmm, oh, what?" Ciel said groggily.
"It's morning. The sun's just rising," he informed the half-elf.
Ciel lazily rolled off Tain and sat on the blanket. She didn't even bot
Chapter 13
Keth, Lysander, and Quavlara sat in Murot's cabin and regarded the merchant in cold silence. The first mate had set Murot's jaw shortly after the attack.
"What the fuck do ya think ya were doin'?" Keth snarled. "I'd be in my rights to keelhaul ya fer this."
"I...," Murot winced at the pain in his mouth. "I was putting an end to this demon spawn, until..."
"Enough mister Naji," Lysander said softly. "We won't execute you."
"You finally see the danger these...creatures...pose."
"So far, the only dangerous person on this ship has been you," Lysander countered. He stopped when Keth laid a hand on his