The atmosphere, which was supposed to be filled with relief and shared interest, was now shrouded in tension, one born from fear and loyalty.
Kaden had just revealed his desire to kill Lord Arshan, and as loyal aides of such a respected ruler, General Nura and her teammates grew tense, ready to kill.
To them, Lord Arshan was their saviour and protector. They were cast out to this dreadful place not because they were guilty of the worst crime known to humanity—well, some were—but not all of them.
General Nura herself was betrayed by a friend, leading to her being sent to this place. Betrayal brought her here, so she wouldn't turn a blind eye to such a plain and unfiltered threat from someone who had managed to wound an Elder.
