Chapter 944

The echo resonated throughout the room, as if it, too, felt the injustice. Linus pulled the curtains shut, plunging the room into pitch-black darkness.

However, this brought him a sense of peace, as if the darkness could hide him from everyone.

In a daze, Linus unknowingly fell asleep by the bedside. Compared to usual, he slept quite soundly.

…

Meanwhile, Alice stood by the window, her eyes dull and devoid of light. The moonlight made her expression appear even more profound, and her pale face left one uncertain whether she was male or female.

Her mask remained on, enhancing the perfection of her features. From a distance, she resembled a beautiful woman steeped in melancholy under the moonlight, evoking a sense of pity.

A small bird flew over from afar. It was tiny, about the size of a sparrow, with dark feathers that made it nearly invisible in the night. It flew toward Alice, who extended her finger for it to perch on.

Obediently, the bird landed there. Alice retrieved the