Akira, Kael, Blacky, Maya, and Rylan returned to the castle, the weight of their recent encounters pressing heavily on their minds. The eerie laughter of the dark elf still echoed in their thoughts, a haunting reminder that their struggles were far from over.
Once inside the castle walls, they gathered in the main hall to discuss the unsettling events. The flickering candlelight cast long shadows on the stone walls, adding to the sense of unease.
"Who was that dark elf?" Maya asked, breaking the silence. "She seemed to know more than she let on."
Kael's brow furrowed in thought. "She mentioned something about observing. It's possible she's tied to the seven deadly sins artifacts somehow."
Blacky, still in his human form, leaned against the wall, his arms crossed. "There was something about her presence. It felt... wrong."
Rylan nodded in agreement. "We need to find out more about her. She could be a threat."
