Andasu let out a light laugh, with a slightly desolate expression.
"When he left, the people who at that time appeared like beggars in my eyes gathered around me. I had worn my favorite dress that day, and just a touch from them would leave a black stain.
"Back then... describing myself as being scared out of my wits wouldn't be enough. After my parents held me, what state I was in, I can't even remember.
"Even now, no matter the near-death pain from severe battle injuries, I feel there is no torment worse than that day. But I can't accurately recall what it felt like, because when I think of it, I just..."
The beast-eared maiden hugged her arms, her whole body trembling.
"Your parents treated you well, didn't they?" Li Ang asked.
"Yes, their excitement was only because they missed me so much. Only after I woke up from my terrified state did I gradually understand that those people around me weren't bad people, but by then many days had passed.
