Later that day, Aiden stood beside Rin in the guild's balcony, as a blue portal opened before them once again.
"Where are we going now?" Rin asked, glancing up at him.
"Thamoryn's office," Aiden replied. "There's something that needs to happen."
Rin didn't fully understand but said nothing more.
They stepped through the portal together, and when they emerged on the other side, they found themselves standing in Thamoryn's office within the Arcane Spire.
The room was lined with shelves filled with books and scrolls. There was a large desk at the center, and behind it was Thamoryn sitting on a seat.
Aiden and his sudden entrances weren't new to her anymore.
The moment Rin saw her, her entire body got agitated.
Aiden said, "Hey Rin, easy…"
Thamoryn opened her mouth to speak but stopped abruptly.
In that moment, they all felt it…
A suppressive presence that descended upon the room like a crushing weight pressing down on their shoulders.
