Meanwhile, elsewhere, in the depths of the Thorny Forest.
Three dark figures were dashing through the forest, occasionally glancing behind them.
After realizing there was no movement following them, the trio gradually slowed down.
"The plot must have failed! Arthur knows even our hiding place.
It's possible that Vicente and Nolan have betrayed the organization, damn it! Levan, that old guy, hasn't given me the reward he promised!"
One of them spoke, his face gloomy, his tone full of anger and unwillingness.
"Forget about the reward, it's a question whether Levan can survive at all. I told him a long time ago that the Golden Lion Family is not that easy to handle, but he didn't listen. He deserves to die!"
Another voice chimed in, its tone complex.