Inside the estate, Mafan heard that the Goding army were running around the city looking for him. Apprehension rang in his mind.
"I must hurry out to find the caves. That blast yesterday came from the camp. Those cheap fools were useless." He gritted his teeth thinking of Anghus, his men, and the failed illusion trap but maintained his cool.
As he left his room, his friend Qinfen approached him. Mafan had forgotten his host invited him to breakfast together that day.
"What took you so long? I want you to meet some of my friends."
As Qinfen turned around to walk to their destination, Mafan knew he had to do something now before the army find him. "I'm sorry, my friend."
"What are you..." Qinfen turned towards him, confused to what he was apologizing about.
Mafan stared at his companion's eye and concentrated till Qinfen was under his control. The latter looked normal but his eyes were lifeless.
