Daern grimaced. "We didn't pick up anyone. We found the wreck on a route that was supposed to be clear. We took what we could for the crew. I don't want to be a player in any old politics."
"Nobody does." Lysa's eyes were distant. The sea had a way of making consequences feel like the next tide—inevitable and indifferent. "But players find you whether you want them to or not." Henteria Chronicles Ch. 3 - The Peacekeepers -U...
"Then we do it together," Mara said. "We get divers. We mark the wreck. If the chest is treasure, it is evidence. If it is contraband, it is evidence. Either way, hide it for later. Don't let men shove it into pockets while we argue." Daern grimaced
The heart of any NTR story lies in its characters, and this chapter introduces a diverse cast of heroines, each with a detailed backstory and a unique relationship with the protagonist. We took what we could for the crew
This adds a layer of dramatic irony to the proceedings. The citizens of Henteria view the Peacekeepers as saviors, but the reader, privy to the protagonist’s scrutiny, begins to see the rot within the foundations. It sets the stage for a conflict that transcends swords and sorcery, moving into a battle of ideologies—Chaos vs. Order, and Freedom vs. Security.