[MUSIC RECOMMENDATION: MILES ABOVE ~ DHARIA]
When the rain started, Nix had wanted them to rest and continue their journey the next day, but on second thought, he decided against it. They were yet to find out who exactly had poisoned the high priestess and the motive for it, so leaving the palace was not ideal. They had continued their journey, but given that the rain was very heavy, it took them a lot of time to arrive.
On getting to the entrance, Nix saw his grandfather and Chantal on the ground with other palace guards lifeless, while Panha stood in front of them.
Before he could even make a move, Kitanna had shot an arrow, jumping down from her horse. She was very furious, owing to the fact that she never for one day welcomed the merchant woman.
