Erik emerged from the secret tunnel beneath the fortress. The guards were still there. He actually came out of the fortress the same way he entered, manipulating people's emotions and then using his Phantom Veil to turn himself invisible. He still was once he got out.
The past two days spent within the fortress had been tough, but he got what he came here for and set out to do. Not only had he learned the ins and outs of the stronghold, which allowed him to understand how to get in and out more easily, but he had also found the information he sought.
With a quick glance to ensure the coast was clear, Erik hurried towards the temporary shelter he and June had made near the fortress.
Erik probed around with his mind, using his Instability brain crystal power to find June's familiar presence. It didn't take long to find his clone.
