In the heart of Storm City, within the vast, echoing halls of the Great Library, Duke Arsena and Natasha found themselves together, stationed on the first floor.
They were enveloped in a palpable air of anticipation, awaiting John's arrival, which was prompted by a cryptic message he had dispatched to them earlier.
"Lady Natasha, I wish to revisit a previous concern," Natasha said, idly flipping through a book beside a shelf.
"Do you truly believe that John can continue to be of significant assistance to us? Despite his past rescues, I remain wary of placing too much trust in an adventurer. Let's not forget, adventurers can accept quests from other factions. It's possible that John is currently undertaking a quest that could be against our interests."
Although Natasha had collaborated effectively with John before, her position as a General of the Northern Myst Empire made her inherently distrustful of adventurers.
