Bae's heart was racing as she clung to Armel. Around and around they went, down the winding stairs, the wind attacking them from all directions.

She felt embarrassed as she hid her face from the protectors and Kumaians that surrounded them. She didn't mind Armel carrying her so much as she minded them seeing it. She could only imagine what they probably thought. Here was a Kumari who was supposed to protect the Realm from its enemies, and she couldn't even walk down the stairs without ...