Chapter 50

Maxi tensed. She could see Riftan's icy expression past Kuahel Leon's shoulder. While she scrambled to respond, Anette spoke up.

"It is possible. But looking into a city of this size with our current number would take much too long."

Upon hearing her considered answer, Kuahel's delicate eyebrow twitched upward. His expression made it evident he wanted nothing less than their eager cooperation. Feeling the silent pressure, the mages exchanged glances among themselves.

After a moment of uncomfortable silence, Celric sighed. "We came here to investigate the ruins, not to act as spies. Since participation in such a dangerous undertaking was never discussed during the negotiations, we must first deliberate amongst ourselves before we can give you an answer."

"The Mage Tower would also be put in a precarious situation if we fail to thwart the dark mages' conspiracy," Kuahel said stonily.