Bab 173: Chapter 173: The Trial Ground Opened

Aria gripped her dagger, feeling more confident and secure beside Aengus.

Both parties were ready, weapons drawn, and skills ready to be activated.

Aengus gazed at Sigard with murderous intent, knowing the time to settle scores had finally come. Yet, he was curious about what had transpired to escalate things to this deadly confrontation.

"Ethan, they tried to steal our treasures and endangered our people's lives at a critical time when we were distracted fighting monsters," Aria explained, sensing his faint curiosity.

"Yes, Zero," Nate and Sofia chimed in. "Because of him, we lost Mara and Lark, who died trying to save her. They're gone now."

Their eyes were red, filled with sorrow as they recalled the painful memories.

Hank was stunned by the news. "What! Mara and Lark are dead? That's impossible!" He was struggling to accept the reality, recent happy memories of their time together flashing in his mind.