Valkyrie Black

Chapter 28: Discussions

(Later that evening)

“No.” Cade said dryly as they sat around a table in the common room of the inn.

“No? you seriously are not going to help?” Val asked incredulously.

“Look, I get it. Forced labor and all that is bad. I agree. But we are-,” Cade paused and glanced around, likely checking if anyone was listening. Lowering his voice he said, “Val, we are surian. Most of these people don’t even believe our nation exists. It is only our luck that the only thing making us really out of place is our silver blood. We cannot interfere that much.”

Val glared at him, “It’s not like we are attacking a city of innocents. I am talking about unseating a nest of filth. We would be doing the people of Parcia a service. And if you don’t want to do all that, then at least help me get Emma out.”

Alexa had been quiet this whole time but finally broke her silence, “Val, I am all for helping you get this girl out of that situation. but I have to ask, to what end?”

“What do you mean, to what end? To