Back in the cabin, Sno waved away the barrier that blocked prying eyes. Although Lily was not standing guard, he had left Heavenly Punishment in the sitting room. He believed that no matter how deranged a thief might be, they would not try to steal it, Ammon included.
But compared to his own safety, he was more concerned about that Knowledge Keeper lady who kept raising death flags. Though he had no reason for it, Sno always felt that if he did not keep an eye on her, the next time he saw her, he would only be deciphering a message from the dead.
Sno tossed the coin high into the air. The coin engraved with a lion and the Goddess spun more than a dozen times before falling back into his palm.
"Heads. Go take a look." Sno pocketed the coin and offered a few soothing words to Heavenly Punishment, which grumbled in dissatisfaction. Heavenly Punishment also understood that the God of Knowledge and Wisdom could cause it trouble, and reluctantly accepted Sno's decision to leave it in the room.
"Knock, knock, knock..."
"Please wait a moment!"
Sera's somewhat irritated voice came from behind the door. After a brief sound of collisions, the sense of separation was thoroughly removed. Sno raised an eyebrow slightly, then heard Sera ask:
"Who is it?"
"It's me, Sno." Sno stated his name calmly. Although Knowledge Keepers were not skilled at emotional divination, at such close range, her spirituality was enough to tell her who stood outside the door.
As the doorknob turned, Sera opened the door, and Sno was startled by the woman who appeared before him.
Sera no longer looked as energetic as she had that morning. Heavy dark circles hung beneath her eyes, and her light golden hair was piled