Infiltration begins... A hundred on one

Finally, Aelorin stopped by a large, man-sized boulder, hiding his body entirely behind it as the crow had instructed. The bird swooped down to perch on the boulder, its searing gaze locked on the goal before them. Its eyes glinted with a knowing intensity that sent a shiver down Aelorin's spine.

A few moments ago, the crow had informed him that it had spotted the hideout where his sister, Arianna, was being held. Now, as Aelorin peeked around the edge of the boulder, he saw the mouth of a tunnel network. The entrance looked deceptively mundane, but the faint, eerie silence surrounding it told a different story. Once a bustling mine, it had likely been abandoned before these thugs claimed it as their lair.

Aelorin narrowed his eyes. From his position, the cave's entrance appeared unguarded. The tranquility felt unnatural, too perfect for comfort. He clenched his jaw, activating his {Insight} skill to uncover the truth.