The Family Arrives at the Black Gem Palace

"Do you plan to be lovers with the dirty floor, or do I have to kick you in the gut to help you stand?" There was silence in that underground dungeon after she spoke. Yllana wiped the blood that stained her forehead while waiting for an answer.

Suddenly, Leo's eyes opened wide and he smiled weakly. He pushed himself to stand. "You really have a keen sense of smell." He commented on her.

She just smiled and leaned to the side. "Was this part of your plan?"

"No, my lady. I didn't know who these people were." He pulled out a small bottle from his coat and wiped its contents on the surface of his chest wound. Yllana went silent. "Your companion might be having a hard time finding us since he was not even aware that we were taken away by force."

"He will find me soon enough," she answered. There was a reassuring tone in her voice.