Chapter 100 Gathering Allies

The tension in the air was palpable as we prepared to split up. Felix and Sasha were heading towards the influential guilds, armed with the knowledge of the prophecy and the puppeteer's threat. Eve and I were tasked with convincing Aria Munclaw, the leader of the rebels. I could feel the weight of the mission pressing down on my shoulders, but I knew this was necessary. We needed every ally we could get.

The journey to Aria's camp was fraught with a heavy silence. Eve walked beside me, her usual sharp wit subdued by the gravity of our task. We both knew Aria wasn’t one to be easily swayed. The rebels had their own agenda, and convincing them to join our cause would be a monumental challenge.

As we approached the camp, the rebels eyed us warily. Their makeshift fortifications were a testament to their resilience and resourcefulness. Aria stood at the center, her presence commanding and formidable. She had the aura of a leader who had seen too much and survived against all odds.