As Veer stood with a twisted dagger on his neck, Rain and Aurora walked out of the bushes. Their eyes narrowed at the man from Seeker Academy, and even he flinched under their stares.
Veer revealed a smile and said, "Now now, we all want to conquer this Labyrinth and get some benefits, so why not work together?"
Another voice sounded, hoarse and commanding, from another man who began walking towards Veer.
"David, let them off. They have Aurora, and we would need her help."
Hearing that, David pulled his dagger and went back to stand a short distance away. His companions also kept some distance, but it was clear from their body language that they were ready to strike.
Their leader, who had spoken before, took off his mask, revealing a handsome and gruff face. He smiled at them and said, "My name is Jonathan, and I'm from Seeker Academy, as you can already guess."
Veer also began introduction, "I'm Veer, she's Rain, and you already know her."
