Difficult to Determine Friend from Foe

In the depths of the inn, under the cover of the late-night hour, Ethan and Shadow Elf employed a spell to completely silence their footfalls as they swiftly moved along the dimly lit corridor.

Their destination was not any other place but Prophet Magus's room.

Ethan's trust in Prophet Magus remained tenuous, and he believed it was essential to ascertain Prophet Magus's true allegiance.

Despite their prior cooperation, Ethan and Prophet Magus had maintained a level of guardedness during their partnership.

This caution had led Ethan to withhold his true plans from Prophet Magus, which was why he felt the need to investigate further.

As they arrived at Prophet Magus's door, they came to a halt, acutely aware that any preparations made by Prophet Magus could be easily detected.