Lila paced back and forth in the dimly lit hideout, her arms crossed tightly over her chest as she scowled.
"This is taking too long. We need to hurry. Every day we waste is a day they grow stronger"
She complained, her voice filled with frustration.
Lady Victoria, seated comfortably in a grand chair, sipped her wine with an air of amusement.
She showed no concern over Lila's outburst, watching the younger woman with a knowing smirk.
Lila's expression darkened further.
"And if that wasn't enough, I can hear her again. Goddess Minerva is calling out for help. She's trapped, suffering… and yet we sit here, doing nothing!"
She continued, pressing her fingers against her temples as if trying to block out the sound.
Lady Victoria tilted her head slightly, her eyes glinting with something unreadable.
"Is that so? How interesting. So, what does your precious goddess ask of you? Can you tell me about it?"