Jacob recounted to Alexis his experience in the Western Region of Norwalk. He also revealed how Hunter set up an arcane array in advance at the area where the ten-thousand-year-old herb would emerge.
Alexis was filled with a deep sense of dread that settled like lead in the pit of his stomach, but that feeling was quickly replaced by a boiling rage that surged through his veins.
"How dare he? He knew exactly where the precious herb would materialize, yet he withheld this information from me and only provided me with a general location. Instead, he went there to set up an arcane array in advance! It appears that he, too, is intent on claiming the herb for himself. I can't believe I trusted him enough to give him so many resources!"
