The surroundings behind the temple were shrouded by darkness. Yet, the light from the lit-up lanterns in the gardens provided a faint illumination, offering a semblance of brightness to the area.
Sarah's dark grey eyes widened as she absorbed the details recounted by the royal guard. Naise, who stood a little further away, turned her head left and right and discreetly scanned their surroundings to ensure their clandestine meeting remained unnoticed by others. Anxiety was etched on her face as the two spoke.
"Are you telling the truth?" Sarah probed the royal guard.
