The castle was abuzz with preparation. Word of the mysterious informant's revelation spread quickly among Kade's commanders, fueling equal parts urgency and skepticism. The Hollow Spire — a place steeped in dark lore had suddenly become the focal point of their campaign against Verath.
Kade stood in the war chamber, poring over the map spread before him. The Spire's location was marked with a darkened symbol, its reputation casting a shadow even on the parchment.
"Great,"
he muttered to himself.
"A place that sounds like a death trap. Just what we needed."
Vask entered the room silently, his crimson eyes narrowing as he studied Kade.
'You seem... uneasy, my lord,'
he said.
Kade straightened, brushing off his nerves with a weak grin.
'Uneasy? Nah, just mentally preparing myself for the inevitable disaster.'
Vask tilted his head.
