Marlis helped Azure Tail rebuild the barrier, which for a time made the temple a safe place again. She gave an exhausted look, sat down on the ruined column, and looked at Laur.
"Well, I can tell you that Sven's decision was a shock as much to Osvald and me. Of course, we had some hunches, especially me... Osvald is not the type of person who pays attention to small details, so... yes, Sven, like us, is no longer subject to the orders of our rulers." Marlis said with a shrug.
"I take it Olax and Arox don't know that yet, right?" Laur became serious as his gaze pierced Marlis. He trusted her to save the barrier, but the emergency had passed, so he had to get proof to trust them completely.
"Relax. Do you really think we're stupid enough to act so recklessly?" Marlis glanced at Laur.
