Rasmus was looking out the window at the refugees because they had lost their home. The Vercnum Empire and the Rosemore Kingdom had conquered at least 20% of the continent. The lack of food and clean water was the cause of how easily those two nations were prevented from expanding their power. Water had become gold because the lakes, wells, and rivers had been consumed by corruption. The cases of murders and demon sightings increased every day and there was nothing they could do.
The only people that could purify the corruption were Serena and Aris, and Serena's existence became important even though nobody wanted to admit it. Their hatred toward Saints were deeper than their disgust toward Rasmus as a half breed. However, Serena had left the Brithia Kingdom to follow Erlina to the Ceras Kingdom with Carrion, Daryus, and Aider.
"Rasmus, can I come in?" Aris's voice could be heard from behind the door.
