Corruputed V

Serena frowned. "You think they know something about us that we don't?"

Asher didn't answer immediately. "Possibly. Or they just see us as tools to be used. Either way, I intend to find out."

They reached the inn and slipped inside quietly. The main hall was nearly empty, save for a few drunk adventurers slumped over their drinks. The innkeeper gave them a glance but said nothing as they made their way upstairs to their rented room.

Once inside, Serena locked the door and leaned against it. "Alright. What's the first step?"

Asher sat on the edge of the bed, his fingers tapping against his knee. "We start with Evelyn. She's working for the Guild, but she's also clearly in contact with the Red Fate Organization. If she's testing us, that means she has direct connections to them." He met Serena's gaze. "We need to find out how deep those connections go."

Serena exhaled sharply. "You want to follow her."