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107 Illusions

Claire's POV

I was startled by Cathy's sudden reaction, causing me to jump back abruptly. The torch I was holding slipped from my hand, plunging the surroundings into darkness.

"Claire!" The guard called out to me, groping his way to my side. "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine." With the guard's support, I clumsily got up from the ground and picked up the fallen torch. "Did you see Cathy?"

"I-I was just looking for you..." The guard cursed softly, and at that moment, both of us heard footsteps running in the darkness.

Clearly, Cathy had taken advantage of the chaos and escaped.

But no sound could escape this empty dungeon. Utilizing the faint light filtering in from the stone door and the direction of the footsteps, I keenly caught sight of that familiar silhouette.

"She's over there!" Both the guard and I rushed towards the direction of the sound.