As Turai and Gareth managed to get a message through to Director Ashline, relief washed over them. Despite the disruption in communication channels, their call went through, providing a lifeline amid the disarray within the Wanderers Order.
They detailed everything they'd encountered—the intruders, the underground path, and the hidden allies within the Wanderers Order itself. Ashline listened intently, promising to return as soon as possible to handle the situation.
"Good work. It seems there's more corruption here than we anticipated. I'll return as soon as possible. In the meantime, I need you both to report this to the highest ranking authority within the Wanderers Order in my absence."
"Understood," Turai replied. He gave Gareth a nod, his jaw set with purpose. They both turned, dragging their immobilized captives behind them. As they ascended, the sense of hidden danger still lingered, every shadow stretched with suspicion.