Barbara settled into a carriage, anxiously pondering her next move. She knew Hans's whereabouts, but she couldn't go there to rescue him! She was far from strong enough to do that and lacked both time and coins to hire mercenaries for the job.
Suddenly, a name popped into her mind: Kristie!
She frowned, the pain from Kristie's betrayal still lingering in her heart. Barbara took a deep breath, reminding herself that Kristie would only be a tool to help rescue Hans; afterward, they would part ways—nothing more. She nodded, convinced.
