Now that he had all three relics, August debated his next move. He could use the Wundan Portal and escape or attempt to save the captives first.
"Screw it," he whispered with a straight look. "I'm not leaving them behind. Might as well get rewarded to the fullest."
The cage where the captives were held was guarded by two Iron Fang thieves, one a Level 24 Warrior and the other a Level 22 Archer. August straightened his hood and approached confidently.
"Hey, you," he called out, pointing at the archer. "Boss second-in-command wants you at the eastern post. Now."
The archer frowned. "You sure?"
"Yeah," August snapped impatiently. "What, you want me to tell him you didn't listen?"
The archer cursed under his breath and stalked off.
August waited for the archer to get completely out of sight before he turned to the warrior.
"Your turn," August muttered.
"What are you—"