"They're already here," she muttered. She didn't have the strength to run anymore, and the hope of being saved by others and escaping their grasp was nowhere in sight. All she hoped for now was a swift end without suffering.
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Holding the torch firmly in his hand, the leader and Idrik cautiously traverse the cave, keenly aware of their surroundings. No one speaks as the leader keeps his eyes fixed on the deep darkness ahead, while Idrik's long ears twitch, his sharp senses alert to any potential threats.
As they progress, they draw closer to the corner where the renera lurks. However, as the saying goes, when you focus on the bigger picture, you may miss the smaller details. The two of them fail to notice the slim figure of the renera leaning against the wall.
Renera lifts her head and sees the approaching glow of the fire. Anticipating a sharp thrust of a sword aimed at her chest from the leader's hand, she braces herself.
