As they parked their vehicle in the shadows of a dense thicket, the village's distant cries and eerie atmosphere became more pronounced.
Liam leaned in close to Zalya, whispering. "How do we plan to get in? Rely on stealth?"
Zalya paused, absorbing the grim sights and sounds. The weight of their mission pressed heavily on her mind. "We should resort to it only if necessary,".
Her gaze then shifted to Victor, "For now, Let's make use of our... unexpected ally." She gave Victor a pointed look.
Victor's eyes widened. "Wait, you want me to do what?!".
Zalya calmly explained, "I've been observing their patrol pattern. You'll approach the guard when I signal you. Just distract him for a few moments – that's all we need. We'll handle the rest."
