Chapter 14: Emberville

In a dark and gloomy cave, a group of individuals covered in dark cloaks with masks gathered in a circular manner. Three more walked in.

“You’re late, you numb skull,” one of them yelled. “You do realize how important this is, don’t you?” He was furious.

“Sorry we’re late, we just saw something interesting and had to check it out,” one of the three replied with a confident smile.

“Did you find the artifact?” the apparent leader inquired from the three.

“We went to a lot of trouble to get this thing. We had to conduct the operation without killing anyone, just like you ordered, and no one suspects a thing,” he replied, bringing out a stick tied to a crescent-shaped stone. “This thing will work, right?” He proceeded to throw it to the leader.

“Careful with that,” the leader cautioned as he caught it. “Of course it will. Why do you think they sealed it and locked it away in Lagia, where a former top General resides?” he replied. He placed it inside a box and continued, “It’s been six yea