An Alternative Path

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As Izroth descended the Thousand Blossoms Peak, Avia observed him closely—watching his every move.

"We're still too close to the Thousand Blossoms Peak. I'll have to wait until we reach the foot before making a move to escape." Avia thought to herself.

Avia did not know what Izroth hoped to accomplish by having her along; however, she understood her current circumstances.

She had to place as much distance between this place and herself as fast as possible and go into hiding.

She may have had a headstart now, but those who would be sent by the Great Clans to chase after her were not people she could fend off alone. That's why she needed to find the right moment to separate herself from Izroth and start erasing her tracks.

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A few moments passed by as Izroth and Avia reached the bottom of the Thousand Blossoms Peak without incident.

Once they reached the bottom, Avia prepared to make her move.