The remnants of the world: Monarch of the ruins

33. Separation

To be sincere, Arachne has been the only person that Chris as surely trusted, because she have saved him countless time also given him advices, so he doubtful trust that Arachne had his best interest. But now he is doubting her loyalty.

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After a long time of having an awful conversation, they finally ended it with quarrel. Arachne didn't risk telling him the truth, instead he made Chris think what he wants.

And after some while, the long day became dark as the moon rise, but inside the room was still as bright as day, the only way Chris was able to notice was because of the little open in the room, where air pass through.

As Chris sat on the hard platform that was made for sleeping, the unforgiving surface seemed to press into his bones, a constant reminder of his wakefulness. He had been sitting there for two hours, his mind racing with thoughts and worries about Arachne that refused to subside.

The bed, a crystal constructed platform, offered no comfort, no softness to cradle