It was a difficult decision to make.
With the fate of many beast lives in her hands, as well as her duty to take back her castle for the sake of her people, her focus was divided.
She loved her people as much as she adored the beasts of the sanctuary, but while attempting to protect one half, she would be allowing the other half to suffer further tragedies.
There was no telling what the Van Merikh knights would do to the remaining servants and whether Moonveil would become a battleground for Orpheus' future conquests.
"Your heart is divided, Lady Reinhardt," Aurelios spoke again, regarding her carefully. "And so are your duties."
Lady Karina breathed a heavy sigh, finally feeling the weight of her responsibilities settle in.
Was she strong enough to handle it all without occurrences of failure along the way?
Should she sacrifice the well-being of her home and people to protect the sanctuary?
