บท 964: Betrayal

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"What is the meaning of this, Elbedo?!"

Mercedes panicked as she saw the stone walls close behind her, fully reinforced with many runic inscriptions on them. Although they closed quickly, she was able to see Planta and her entire party getting attacked by the two "Divine Beasts" that were protecting the ruins.

"The meaning of what? At this point, you should have simply accepted your fate." Elbedo spoke. "I am sorry, Mercedes. I do appreciate the time we spent together, but this must be stopped now. You and your little party have come too far."

"Y-You're…! You're part of the cult too?!" Mercedes couldn't believe it. The friend she had for almost a hundred years was now revealing his true face. "All our memories…! Everything! Did that mean nothing to you?! How could you…! Traitor!"