Chapter 34: A Day of Deception

The companions, still cautious but eager to indulge, decided to spend the next day relaxing in the village's communal bathhouse. The warm waters and soothing atmosphere were the perfect remedy for their weary bodies and minds.

As they soaked in the baths, they couldn't help but notice the villagers' naivety. Unaware that their secret society had been discovered, the villagers went about their daily routines, sharing stories and gossip with the companions.

Kae, Lyra, Zara, Jax, Lila, Thalnos, and Thorold took advantage of the situation, gathering valuable information about the village's inner workings and the secret society's plans. They learned about hidden passageways, secret meetings, and cryptic messages, all while pretending to be oblivious to the villagers' true intentions.

The companions played their roles perfectly, laughing and joking with the villagers, all while secretly gathering intel. They discovered that the village elder, Thorne, was planning a mysterious ritual that night, and they suspected it might be connected to their quest for the Magic Scythe.

As the day drew to a close, the companions reluctantly left the bathhouse, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. But little did the villagers know, their secrets were now in the hands of the very people they had tried to deceive.

The companions had played a masterful game of deception, and now they were ready to take their next step, armed with the knowledge they had gathered. The fate of their quest, and the fate of the world, hung in the balance.