The Place Where Souls Rest
"I understand."
There wasn't the slightest trace of disappointment in her voice.
Instead...
She smiled peacefully.
"This is already more than I ever hoped for."
A gentle silence settled over the room.
After a long moment, the woman turned toward Victor once more.
"Victor..."
"There is one thing I still don't understand."
Victor continued maintaining the technique.
"What is it?"
"You've only known my daughter for a short time."
"You owe our family nothing."
"So..."
"Why are you willing to go this far?"
Clara unconsciously looked toward him as well.
She wanted to know the answer.
Victor remained silent for several seconds.
Then he spoke in his usual calm voice.
"I told Clara something earlier."
"I don't make promises lightly."
"When I accept an agreement..."
"I see it through."
He briefly glanced toward Clara.
"She entrusted everything she had to me."
"I accepted."
"That means her burdens are now part of our agreement."
