The Princess's hands trembled slightly.
She probably had never skinned or dismembered anyone, let alone killed someone.
Aiwass felt a mix of regret and relief.
When the trembling tip of her dagger pierced Aiwass' skin, he realized she was a novice. Skinning was still manageable—although she peeled off some flesh as well, eliciting an extremely painful howl from Aiwass—but when it came to dismembering, she could hardly continue.
Maybe it was Aiwass' agonizing screams that terrified her to the point of trembling all over, lacking the strength to cut off Aiwass' hands, even ending up crying herself.
Aiwass could only give Noel a bloody embrace. He comforted and encouraged her soothingly for quite a while.
"Aren't you seeking courage?"
Aiwass said softly, "Then I will give you courage."
