Chapter 58 – Surveillance

The guild hall had settled into a quieter rhythm as the evening wore on. Many adventurers had already retreated for the night, leaving only a handful lingering at tables or browsing the quest board. The hum of voices was subdued now, punctuated by the occasional clink of a tankard or the rustle of parchment.

Caelum and Lunara sat at their table in the corner, the dim light of a lantern casting long shadows across their faces. Between them lay a rough sketch of Mystveil's arena, hastily drawn on a sheet of parchment by Elena before she retired to her duties.

"So," Caelum began, leaning back in his chair with arms crossed.

"We've got combat first. That's straightforward enough."

Lunara studied the sketch intently, her sapphire eyes flicking over the crude outlines of the arena.

"Straightforward doesn't mean easy. They'll likely throw in obstacles—changing terrain, magical enhancements, or beasts. We should prepare for anything."

Caelum smirked.