THE SIGIL
"I know it's risky," she admitted, her voice steady despite her own reservations. "But they're the only ones who would have knowledge of magic like this. If Elias is using dark magic, we need someone who understands it. And the witches are the only ones who might be able to help."
Antonio frowned, his eyes narrowing in thought. He didn't like the idea, she could see it in his face, but he also knew that time was running out. If they didn't act soon, Elias's plan—whatever it was—would unfold before they were ready.
"We'll send out scouts," Antonio said finally, his voice firm. "We'll find the witches and see if they'll help us. But we'll proceed with caution. We can't afford to trust them blindly." He turned to Elder Leon, his tone decisive. "Gather the best scouts. Send them out immediately. I want updates the moment they find any trace of the witches."