The memories swirled in my mind, visions of when I had gone undercover in the dimly lit legislative building. Their whispers still echoed, taunting my thoughts. Their order was a great piece of information I could use to meet them.
"That's it, gather outside the city in the forest of Morina at six in the morning," I recalled the order Malificar had given vividly.
It had been a calculated decision to venture through this forest, for I now had the leisure of journeying and the responsibilities of a town off of my shoulders. But I kept my secret close, not sharing the true reason for our chosen path.
***
The second day in the abandoned city dawned, a new opportunity to unearth the mystery of the people's disappearance.
As we approached the edge of the lake, we were more confident in our ability to cross.
The teamwork between Evie's ice magic, Lira's wind manipulation, and my earth magic made the journey smoother than before.
