"Wait, what?" The Scorpicore who had snored through Kalla's rant suddenly woke up at the mention of her name. "Why should I come along?"
"Because you're a tracker even better than Lith. Also, I'm too weak to ensure my own safety let alone that of my daughter. You'll serve as both our bodyguard and Lith's aid in the case something goes wrong." The Wight said.
"No way! I'm glad if you spend some quality time with Nyka, but don't drag me into this mess. Whenever I asked the Council for help, they always turned me down. I've got no obligation toward anyone here." Scarlett stood tall with a stone-cold gaze.
She didn't like the Council nor Lith and she liked the undead even less. Either the Forbidden Magic went awry and bit the undead's ass or it succeeded, forcing the Council to move theirs, the Scorpicore would win just by doing nothing.
07/25/21: These extra chapters are dedicated to Brian MK. Thank you very much for your generosity during hard times.