Becky began to speak at length, detailing the history and the scattered facts she had gathered throughout her life as an infiltrator.
She included the whispers from the dark corners of the Upper Realm, the gossip exchanged between high-level masters, and even the myths that had survived through the millennia.
As she spoke, William led her and the three bound servants toward the portal at the summit of the fortress. They stepped through the shimmering veil, leaving the cold air of the Rotas Kingdom behind and emerging into the ruined outskirts of Lara's city.
The portal deposited them near the outer gates, where the air was still thick with the scent of smoke and turned earth. Being back here brought a sharp pang to William's chest.
