A glint in his eyes terrified Cecily, but she knew she had to act like she did not understand what he meant. Her once childhood playmate was now a mighty adventurer who may have betrayed his guild.
"What do you mean, Icarus?" muttered Cecily with a shaking voice as she took a step forward. The young man glared at her, and his eyes twinkled with light. Then, as she turned to the others, Cecily saw them fall unconscious.
"I cannot believe that we would find you here. You should have died in the Great Unseen. At least my job would have been easier," said Icarus from in front of her as lights danced around him.
The guildsmen fell one after the other, causing the lanterns to roll across the ground. The darkness flickered as the two stood in front of each other.
"What are you doing, Icarus?"
