An Insight

"What is it?" The manticore smiled and asked. Arthur rubbed his hands together as he pondered. 

"The Enders, you know them." Arthur mouthed out slowly. The manticore's smile vanished. "What is their current goal?" This was Arthur's chance to gain an insight into this. 

The manticore's demeanor changed as it stood up. Its fur swayed gently in the wind as it drew closer to Arthur. 

"Why are you asking?" 

"Is this your question?" Arthur teased and used the monster's words against him. However, the manticore was still expressionless. With a serious face, it shook its head. 

"I'll rephrase it. Why are you here?" 

Arthur was taken aback. He didn't think the monster would throw away its only question on this one. However, if it did, then the answer must be important to it. 

"To stop the Enders." Arthur didn't try to lie or sugarcoat it. He could already feel the monster's mana spreading.