The Mastermind

The sun shines softly through the tent, filling the space with warm light.

A small blue bird suddenly flies in through the open flap. It lands on a beam above, pausing to look around at the people.

Inside, Draven and the others were gathered for a meeting.

Draven turned to Mother Venice.

"So… are we really in the Riftwater?"

Riftwater is the third layer of the forest.

It's an unknown place where high-ranking monsters and beasts are staying.

Only a few safe zones can be found.

Mother Venice nodded.

"Yes."

"Is this the place you mentioned?" he asked. "Who the hell are all these new people?"

Felix spoke up.

"You were out for ten days, Draven."

Draven turned to him, waiting.

"A lot happened while you were unconscious."

"After the fight… we found one of them still alive."

Draven listened closely as Felix recounted the events.

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