The Empire of Reimia (3)

Although Linnea was well aware of how difficult life was for demon-bloods in the empire, until today, she had never considered that the ruling class might deliberately turn disfavored subjects into possessors of cursed blood. The very thought of it made the Reimi feel sick, and combined with the effects of the injection, she simply couldn't remain conscious for much longer.
—Am I officially dead? What will happen to my parents? What will become of me if I survive the war?