Chapter 518: Taken away (1/2)

It took a while for Monk to take in everything that Martha had told him, how Ray had been knocked off due to the fighting between Van and Harry.

”It seems like the shadow has affected your group greatly.” Monk replied. ”I wonder why it has never been able to take my own heart despite being so involved with them.”

”Ray said it might have something to do with our deep desires, it preys on that. Maybe your desire is too strong for it to be swayed, or it is unable to help you fulfill it. Monk, you have always been a strong person.” Martha said, smiling at him.

The two of them needed to leave it there. For now, Monk had to continue acting as the leader of the Dark Guild while helping out the Shadow, but at the right time, he knew he could get those in the Dark Guild to turn. Meanwhile Martha would have to pretend she knew nothing about it.

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The morning sun rose and both groups were ready to continue their investigation. After all, so far they had found nothing and still had no clue who was behind the attack.

However, it didn't start as they expected, and there was a slow panic starting to settle in from those from the Redwings.

Martha had woken up a little later than the others due to her staying up after speaking to Monk. When she left her tent, she could see Katie, Lenny and Jack speaking to each other with concerned looks on their faces.

”I can't smell him anywhere, it is clear that he is not here.” Jack reported.

”And if he is gone, then we can assume the white crystal has disappeared with him.” Lenny replied. ”How did none of us see this coming, we are in the enemy base so of course it will have happened.”

Hearing the tail end of the conversation, Martha had an idea of what was going on. If they were talking about someone missing and the white crystal, they could only be talking about Van.

”Please, update me on what has happened. Has Van gone missing?” She asked.

Lenny nodded, and it seemed like her worst thoughts were true.

”It has to be those from the Dark Guild.” Katie scowled. ”The shadow knows how much of a threat the white crystal is to them, they have attempted to take it multiple times from us. You stated that Monk used to be a black slash knight, correct? One of the best. He could have easily snuck in during our sleep and taken both Harry and the crystal.”

Although what Katie was suggesting was probably likely, Martha knew that wouldn't be the case. Monk wouldn't have done anything, but it seemed like the others were already being swayed and thinking the same thing.

At that very moment, there seemed to be a scuffle going on again. This time, a Redwing member who was asked to investigate was arguing with one of the Dark Guild members. Not being able to take their bad attitude anymore, the Redwing member swung his sword.

It was unexpected for the Dark Guild member and Martha was too far away to stop it.

”No!” She shouted, as if she was seeing the whole thing happening in slow motion. If blood was shed on either side, then it would be nearly impossible to make it so the two groups could cooperate.