The Cave Master's Identity (2)

Sometime after Astoria and Ember stopped in front of the cave entrance with wary expressions, Helia and the others caught up.

"What's the matter? Is there something wrong with—"

"Leave now, and you may be spared. Otherwise, enter and die!"

Helia's question was quickly interrupted by the Fallen Witch's ghastly voice that echoed out from the depths of the cave.

"Oh. That's the problem," Helia uttered with surprise upon realization.

Just like Astoria and Ember, her expression quickly turned solemn as she stared into the darkness of the cave entrance.

A Fallen Witch was not necessarily strong, but even High Witches could be harmed or killed by them through curses and other dark magic, which were very troublesome to handle and treat.

"But this voice is a little familiar…" Helia softly muttered with furrowed brows shortly after, causing Astoria and Ember to turn their attention to her.