„ Sometimes the hardest decision and the right decision are the same.“ Arcadian proverb     Third Guild Day of Mortis, 126 HR When Amariel entered the reception hall of the Barracks, Lady Diana was sitting behind her large desk, as usual. She was sorting some letters, and the day's mail was precisely the reason why Sarin's adjutant had sought out the concierge. Her factol was expecting a letter from Lady Erin, and Amariel wanted to ask if a courier had already arrived from the Festhall. The Chosen had returned from the Abyss the night before – but without Lereia. Amariel's shift had already ended, so she hadn't heard about the events, but Sarin had informed her the very next morning. About the discovery of the sword Hope , but also about the unfortunate fate of Lereia, Garush and Yelmalis, as well as Red Shroud's outrageous demand for a kiss from him. Amariel hadn't believed her ears. The succubus might be a demon princess, might rule over one o...