In a different area.
BANG—!
A massive wardrobe suddenly lurched from the wall, slamming into the floor with a violent, splintering crash. The dry rot in the wood shattered on impact, releasing a cloud of grey dust that smelled stagnant.
"Cough! Cough...!"
A series of coughs echoed as a figure emerged from the scattered dust, their back pressed against the shattered remains of a wardrobe. Not far from them stood another figure, his cold gaze fixed intently on them.
"Why were you following us?"
His words were equally as cold as his gaze.
"Looking at your uniform, you seem to belong to one of the smaller Guilds. Were you trying to spy on us?"
"Cough...! That's not—"
"Maybe you were looking to ambush us at the last moment and steal some of our points? If that's the case, I can't allow you to stay."
The figure stepped forward, his expression growing colder.
But just as he took another step, another figure appeared, grabbing him by the shoulder.
