The thought was a sobering realization when considered in hindsight. Kassie really did play us all.
Indeed, she might not have been the one to suggest or push for the raid, but she suggested a frontal assault — a way to make them focus all their forces on stopping us while we diverted and raided them for information.
But that frontal assault had not been a distraction at all, like she claimed it'd be. Kassie had simply wished to step in, crush them to the ground, and plunder all their resources.
The only reason she didn't have to was because I stepped in.
'No wonder she said my growth was concerning her!'
I shot her a lacerating glare.
She glanced back at me and raised her brows in confusion. I ignored her and stepped forward, inhaling.
In the hall, there were people sobbing, and some were silent. The hall carried an oppressive silence, though it was not without faint noises here and there.
I studied all of them and pointed to a young lady who looked like a maid.
