章節 243: The Countdown Begins (5)

Three cloaked figures were walking towards the building. If it weren't for one of them carrying a tower shield and wearing plate armour, I wouldn't have recognised them immediately.

"They're insane!" Rina whispered as we watched them cross the grassy area and approach the building. "Mona was right."

I shook my head. "Under normal circumstances, Victoria would never, ever take such a huge risk. Something must have happened." Victoria was a smart woman. I still trusted in her common sense and judgement. And because of precisely that trust was what made doubts surface in my mind.

What had made her take such a risk? Was this a trap by Aelith or another Divine?

"Kai?" Laura shot me a quick glance. "Is something wrong?"

I shook my head. Since when had I started showing my thoughts as much? Everyone was constantly noticing it when I had the slightest worries of doubts. "I just wonder what made them hurry as much."