At the same time, on the other side of the Lamiyan Mountains, Genevieve recounted her experiences.
"After we returned from our scouting mission, we were told that the reason for the sun temple incident had been discovered," she said, her gaze involuntarily drifting toward Adam.
"They said it was you," she continued. "That you were captured by the High Priest, and then tortured, and then ultimately sacrificed. And that in the process, the Brand of Evil attracted the Puppeteer and hundreds of other monsters in the vicinity."
Adam stroked his chin, deep in thought. "Well, that's half right."
Genevieve's pupils constricted. "So you were tortured by the High Priest!"
Her gaze drifted toward the scars visible on Adam's exposed skin, and she couldn't help but shudder. "Just… how?"
