A couple days has passed since Alice and I reunited the family. At the moment we were just walking around town asking store owners if they've seen anyone that looks like Ren.
"I did see someone who fit that exact description not too long ago. He even had a friend with him." The store owner said.
I almost walked away from the man thinking he didn't know anything but I stopped myself. He actually did know something. We finally got a clue on where Ren and the masked person could be. Alice and Serene both seemed relieved that we finally found some information.
"That's great to hear. Do you happen to know where they went?" I asked.
The man didn't answer immediately. Instead he sat in his chair and looked as if he was thinking. I turned around to see what everyone else thought but they both just shrugged at me. I turned back around and waited.
"Oh! If I remember correctly I heard one of them say how they needed to go back to the church. They then went east so I suppose they were talking about the old abandoned one at the edge of town." The man said.
This is what we needed. We finally know where Ren and the masked man were. Now all we had to do was confront them. I gave the man a large sum of velp and thanked him for the information.
I turned myself around and looked at Alice and Serene, "are you guys prepared for what's about to happen next?"
They both nodded and turned towards the east. I did the same and looked at it for a bit. I suddenly felt a tap on my shoulder causing me to turn around. The man was standing there holding the money I gave him.
"You didn't need to give me any money. I never asked for any." The man said, handing the velp I gave him back.
"Wait, really? Most of the time I ask for information I have to pay the person. I'd still rather give you something for helping us out." I said, giving the money back to him.
The man shook his head and gave it back. I was about to give the money back to the man again but Alice hit my back. I turned around and glared at her for a moment.
"Stop wasting time, John. Let's get over to the church." Alice said, turning away from me and walking away.
Serene let out a little chuckle before turning away from me as well. I let out a groan and began to walk away. But not before sneaking one velp coin into the man's pocket without him noticing. I ran over to Alice and Serene and began walking next to them.
"Let's do our best to stop whatever Ren is planning as well as get Eli's diamond back." I said, looking forwards.