I had willingly sold my soul to a fiendish creature in order to save my hometown. I had already lost my purpose in life, so I no longer cared what was going to happen to me.
That loneliness would swallow me if I remained here any longer.
I couldn’t face her anymore. It would shatter me and dying in their eyes was my best escape. To ensure this matter would end as quietly as it came.
I wrote a letter to Anna first to not tell anyone what happened and burn all that research. That it was time for her to spread the news of my death and bid me farewell.
“Do you have to leave?” She asked, on the verge of crying.
“Take care. Don’t make me regret my decision.” I whispered, giving her head a pat, ruffling her hair to encourage her to be strong and bear all the responsibilities now.
“Why?” S
