Gloom

Chapter 356

And alloyed with that excessive fear that was beginning to overcome me, my doubts emerged.

—Did Asmodeus decide to let me go... because he saw something in me? —I asked in a barely audible whisper.

In the front seats, they shared a very serious look, but then Akhliss shrugged and Khaius looked out the window.

—And do you have any idea what it could have been? —I insisted, and frowned when the silence of both of them made suspicion invade me—. Do I remind you of anyone?

I knew that, according to Khaius, I bore a certain resemblance to his sister, although deep down I always believed that this was because the change obscured his human memories and he no longer remembered her well. Beyond that, he had no idea about anything.

This time they shook their heads.

"You're not like anyone we've ever met," Akhliss replied in a somewhat surly tone.

-But? —I ventured when I noticed how his expression twisted slightly.

"But..." she continued, "one of the things why Asmodeus is in the position he is