C273 Karl's Day 2

Karl had no desire for unnecessary conflict, so all three remained motionless. Their own fear was palpable, and the onlookers were as silent as cicadas in winter.

"You..." Corinne's eyes brimmed with tears, unable to believe that the members of the troupe were actually pleading on their behalf.

They had never believed in the goodness of human nature, let alone understood it. But today