After sending Sierra to Lucinda, Idan, Arabel, and Esma stayed in the room of Lucinda's personal maid, who was sleeping peacefully on her bed.
Although Sierra had cast a masking spell over the entire room before leaving, the trio sat quietly for fear of attracting the attention of other residents of the building.
"You don't think that's your plan... shall we say cruel?" Esma asked Idan with the help of the Soul Force, still unable to believe what this couple was up to regarding the Hero.
Indeed, compared to their plan, Esma looked like the epitome of kindness. All she did was create potions and sell them. Esma never forced anyone to drink them, and she never drugged them herself.
Idan did not answer. He hesitated a little longer himself.
Earlier, when this idea came up, Idan thought it was too cruel and he wouldn't stoop to it. But after learning even more about the Hero's actions, he made a decision and decided to carry out this plan.
