Chapter 50: Ambitions Unleashed    

Lydia knew exactly what she was doing.

As a skilled thief with some skills in hunting, she led Horizon and Von through the dense forest of Singing Grove with ease.

Within two hours, Horizon, Von, and the others could already see the warm glow of town lights just beyond the treeline.

"This is Mappletown," Lydia announced as they neared the town. "Small place, just on the outskirts of the Singing Grove."

"Good thing you kept your word," Nyx muttered, her voice a low hiss. "Because if you tried fooling us, you'd be seeing your last sunrise."

Lydia let out a forced laughed. "Who'd be dumb enough to cross you guys? After what I saw back there, I'm not about to gamble with my life." she lied. 

"Make sure of it," Nyx hissed, slithering back into Horizon's hood to settle in. "If I catch you lifting even one of my treasures, you're dead."