John cast a concerned and discreet glance towards Benjamin and the others standing at the dock.
How could Scarlett be unaware of this? She smiled gently and shook her head slightly at John.
"Don't worry. If I dared to come here, I definitely have my reasons. They wouldn't dare lay a hand on me."
"You all should leave first. There's too much going on here, and they won't let you go easily. Plus, I've heard that the High Priest from the Immortality Church is returning soon. It's best if you leave now."
Scarlett spoke the last sentence in a lowered voice, sending John's spirits plummeting as he guessed that this so-called High Priest was not someone to be trifled with.
"Are you really not coming with us? I'm not comfortable leaving you here alone."
John hesitated as he said this, his voice laced with concern for a woman with whom he had once shared a bond.
The thought of leaving her in such peril was unsettling.
