Chapter 72: Loreana’s Past – Challenging the Inevitable

"But I couldn't have guessed that fate would save me from that effort. That day did become memorable, but not in the way I had hoped.

I once again saw the face I didn't want to see even in my nightmares."

Loreana clenched her fists, revealing a never-before-seen expression of hatred on her always-gentle face.

"We were on our way to the village when we were abruptly stopped by a commotion in front of us." Some of our village's residents were running in our direction. The majority of them were injured and covered in blood as they ran towards us.

Other men dressed as bandits were chasing them down at a leisurely pace. They clearly had the strength to kill the villagers in an instant, but they appear to find a twisted sense of comfort in torturing the helpless villagers.

Both groups were taken aback by our appearance. When the villagers saw Lady Faustina, they were overjoyed. They were aware that they had been saved.

The bandits' faces were also surprised, as if they hadn't expected to se