Tiendavis - For Perfect Salvation (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 117

Ivy had known since she was very young that she was different from others.

And whenever she felt that truth, she would become absorbed in thought, as if captured.

Why am I me, and you you?

Ten years ago, a roundup was in full swing in the narrow alleys of Vis.

When Bayen’s soldiers blocked the alleyways’ exits and advanced, the destitute hiding in every crevice were dragged out one after another.

Most of those vagrants and orphans followed the soldiers helplessly. Many were caught while trying to flee. A rare few dared to resist and received harsh beatings.

Yet among all those who had lived hidden in those back alleys, only one person—only Ivy—had foreseen the army’s arrival and escaped beforehand.

Ivy hid behind the tall, massive clock on the spire overlooking the square and gazed down at the alley, which was even more chaotic than usual.

‘It’s happened again.’

She had survived alone once more.

This was familiar to Ivy—but just because it was familiar didn’t mean it didn’t hurt.

Ivy had been watching the situation closely ever since the army entered the city.

Because last month, after the Holy Maiden visited the city, high-ranking officials from the cathedral came to the back alleys with displeased expressions.

Because the thugs who had flattered the officials and strutted around the alleys suddenly vanished.

And because just yesterday, unfamiliar merchants appeared, pulling several empty wagons.

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