Cassandra sat by the door, her hands gripping the armrests of her chair, her heart pounding with anticipation. Today was the day. Shennong had told her that he would reveal everything, and it would be up to her to decide what to do with that knowledge. She could follow him, refuse him, or even turn him over to the guards. He had left the choice entirely in her hands.
She bit her lip, glancing at the clock on the wall. The waiting was unbearable. Just as she was about to stand and pace around the room, a sudden chill ran down her spine. A presence. Someone was behind her.
She spun around swiftly, her eyes widening in shock. There, sitting on her bed with a relaxed expression, was Shennong.
"How did you get in here?!" she gasped, taking a step back.
Shennong smirked and casually pointed to the large hole next to her wardrobe. "How else? I dug my way in."
Cassandra's mouth fell open. "You... dug? From where exactly?"
