Page 70 of Of Sins and Sacrifice

“Thank you,” I say, hoping he would get the clue and move out of my way. Since it’s a glazed donut, I’ll likely get the sugar all over my face, and I don’t want an audience for it.

“I’ll be flying out today,” he mentions.

“Huh?”

“I have a mission. I don’t know when I’ll be back.”

“Oh. All right.”

He’s still not moving. “Aren’t you going to wish me good luck?”

I blink and stare at him. “Do I have to?”

“It would be nice.” He shrugs.

“Well… Good luck.”

He beams at me. “I’ll be back.”

He finally leaves.

Odd, odd male. But at least now I’m alone with my donut.

Oh my, it already smells so good. I take a tentative bite out of it, intent on prolonging the experience. But the moment the sugar hits my tongue, I know it’s a lost cause. I take big bites of it, all but shoving the last bit into my mouth. Then I take a deep breath and mourn the fact that he only brought me one.

Alas. I may be able to purchase some with my earnings after work.

The prospect of more donuts spurs me and I get to work in a good mood.

Unfortunately, the mood around the infirmary is anythingbutgood.

The doctor is in a corner with a few nurses, and as I approach, he comments.

“We lost two more men last night.”

“What happened?” I ask.

“The nurses on duty didn’t realize it until it was too late.” He sighs.

Two men dead. Two more souls missing. It could be that I wasn’t in the vicinity, but after a bit of probing, I found out the men died around the time I was in the infirmary.

Suspicious.

Kai might not believe me, but my instincts are telling me there is something happening here. And I aim to find out exactly what. Then both Kai and Commander Azerius will have no choice but to recognize my outstanding abilities.

I smile to myself.

I quite like the thought of that.

But first.

“Miss Anyan. Please start your rounds.”

“Yes, Doctor.”

I still need to do my job if I want to buy myself some donuts at the end of the month after I get paid.

Armed with a chart, I start taking notes on each patient.

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