In the aftermath of the Castle Guard's annihilation, the core members of the cohort gathered in a small room that was situated not far away from the great hall. From there, they could hear the bodies of the slain Guards being stripped of anything valuable and then dragged away to be disposed of... lest they attract the hordes of hungry Nightmare Creatures.
Just like that, the former most powerful faction of the Bright Castle was no more.
Judging by the expressions on everyone's faces, no one had been aware of the secret alliance between Nephis and the Handmaidens. Perhaps with the exception of Cassie.
But none of them dared to ask Changing Star about it.
Well, Sunny had no such problem.
Staring at their intrepid leader with a dubious expression, he said:
"So when did you start working with Seishan?"
Nephis glanced at him, then shrugged indifferently.
"Soon after you left."
A slight spark appeared in her eyes.
"Why? Are you surprised?"
