Thane's gaze remained fixed on the entrance of the guild, his fists were clenched at the table.
"What the hell is that guy doing here?"
Kaelen's eyes drifted to where the man had been moments before.
"Looks like he took on a commission too."
"Still... fuck!"
Thane muttered, his voice edged with frustration.
"I really don't like the idea of us staying in the same kingdom as him."
"I know. Let's just keep our guard up from now on."
Thane gave a short nod, though his eyes stayed shadowed with concern.
***
Kaelen had returned to his rented room in the inn, a modest but well-kept place. Coincidentally, Thane was staying here too; it made sense, given the inn's reputation for catering to adventurers and travelers alike. As he settled down, Kaelen pulled out the relic again, his gaze was intense and thoughtful. He was hoping that this thing would be their key to getting out of this realm.
