— Ethan's POV —
"Run away… It's not as though the thought hasn't crossed my mind. But that's easier said than done when the Curse of Arden makes me a slave who cannot disobey."
Even if Ars hadn't advised me to distance myself from the Heart Clan, I had never intended to remain with them in the first place. Ashvarn was merely the starting point from which I planned to begin my journey.
However, breaking the blood curse flowing through my veins would be no easy task, and escaping their watchful eyes would be even harder.
"Intelligence is one of your most remarkable qualities. I'm certain you've already found the answer," Ars said, closing his eyes.
I nodded with a strained smile.
"You saw right through me. Am I really that easy to read?"
"Not at all. It's simply that the curse has established a connection between us, allowing me to learn quite a lot about you."
"I see…" I murmured, my expression growing more serious.
