"What's wrong?" Queen Elara questioned, her voice calm but commanding. Syvis, her most trusted sister, had suddenly shouted in alarm and loosed a magic-imbued arrow towards the corner of the tower.
"I detected a rat," Syvis replied, her eyes narrowed in concentration. "Our rival is on the move once more. The Eyes in the Shadows." She spoke with a mixture of respect and wariness, clearly familiar with the enigmatic organization.
Queen Elara's brow furrowed, her gaze fixed on the distant figure. "I thought they had vacated the capital after their encounter with Ishaq's adjutants. Their persistence is troubling." She paused, her eyes narrowing. "Are they here for the crystals? Or do they seek to exploit our vulnerability during this crisis?"