Chapter 22: A Certain Play

Binaeril understood the deep bond between the two, which was rooted in a sense of debt, guilt, or responsibility.

Rike likely believed that Sylvia’s brother died because of her, and Sylvia, equally guilt-ridden, felt she must atone for her brother’s mistake by protecting Rike. It was a sad story, but there was nothing Binaeril could do for them. Such old feelings from the past were issues they needed to resolve themselves.

However, Binaeril knew a way to address the current situation.

“Sylvia, you said you owe a debt to Rike.”

“So, you’ll do anything to …