Sensing something amiss, I swiftly drew my blade, its edge gleaming menacingly against the assailant's throat. “How did you learn of this?”
“Know what?” Prily turned to me, her voice laced with curiosity. “Didn’t you find it suspicious when she mentioned they were searching for that relic? It’s clear she’s been keeping tabs on us too.”
The assailant’s face contorted in an instant, his eyes betraying a flicker of panic. “You don’t understand... This is bigger than just a relic.” “Answer my question!” I snarled, my sword inching closer to his throat.
Prily stepped forward, her eyes brimming with anxiety but trying to remain composed. “What do you mean? Explain yourself now or you won’t walk out of here alive.”
The troublemaker swallowed hard, fear clearly visible in her eyes. “We’ve got
