Back at Power Guild, oblivious to the chaos spreading through Caldera's elite, Arthur and Elara continued their tour.
Anna remained close to her princess, watching Arthur like a hawk.
"This guild has no members beside us?" Elara asked.
"Lucas Ashencroft is an advisor," Arthur replied. "We're still recruiting."
Elara raised an eyebrow. "You have the princess and the son of House Ashencroft already?"
"You are quite ambitious."
Arthur shrugged. "Things happen."
...
The moment Princess Elara and her shadow departed, Arthur wasted no time. He pulled the protector's insignia from his inventory and activated it.
Light enveloped him, and the world shifted.
He materialized in the forest outside the village, and the teleportation was flawless as always. No sign of Lupin or Jasmine.
He needed privacy for what came next.
Arthur set off toward the mountain, his pace quickening with each step. The countdown in his mind ticked relentlessly.
