In that fleeting moment, they suddenly understood—there was no doubt about it—the chieftain, that treacherous scoundrel, had sold them out.
How else could the High Priest have known about their plans? Moreover, this revelation was perilously dangerous for them.
It became painfully clear that in this place, the one with the greatest power was, in fact, the High Priest.
If the High Priest truly intended to move against them, they wouldn't have the means to resist.
Even if they somehow mustered the strength to resist, it would come at a significant cost, weakening them severely.
They couldn't afford such a risk.
Their only option was to escape with all their might and figure things out afterward.
Meanwhile, as the High Priest stepped into the room, he saw their faces and wore a faint smile.
The smile grew even brighter when he laid eyes on Dark Fox.
