Tyrant Solitude's 'retreating' force was actually lying in wait just beyond the canyon entrance, hidden in a nearby ravine. At the same time, Whispering Bamboo had arrived and joined up with him.
Skyblade relayed the update.
Meanwhile, Marcus Skeiner and his men had closed in—less than 500 meters from Ethan. From this distance, he could already see Ethan and Lyla backed up against the canyon wall.
Ethan's expression was one of sheer terror.
Marcus sneered. 'Finally caught you.'
He slowed his advance, stopping just shy of 100 meters from them.
"NotADruid? Ha! Let's see where you run this time!" he called out mockingly.
Hearing that, Ethan chuckled. His frightened look vanished instantly.
"Run? Who's running? I was just enjoying the view. Beautiful scenery, don't you think? Stopped here to rest for a bit, that's all."
The three guild leaders stiffened.
Why was he still so calm? Did he have a trick up his sleeve?
