Alice wanted to save everyone—and that was the right thing to do.
It was, after all, the reason we were here in the first place.
That's why we infiltrated the enemy base.
…but just because we had taken care of the Ravran demon tribe here didn't mean the danger was gone. If anything, it was only beginning.
There had to be a trap somewhere.
Normally, a servant couldn't disobey their master. But considering the situation, I was willing to bend that rule.
So, I stepped forward before Alice, blocking her path.
"Julies, what's the matter? Is there a problem?"
"There are no more Ravrans to deal with," I replied quietly, scanning the dimly lit tent. "But that doesn't mean we're safe yet."
I pushed aside the heavy flap and stepped inside, with Alice following right behind me.
Inside, a group of people lay bound and unconscious, their breaths shallow, their faces pale. The air smelled faintly of blood and smoke.
