Chapter 190 The Road to Uvar (2/2)

That he was happy to see this wasn't because of soivings he had about Rockblaze's intentions still lingered, and if the adept turned on theet

With a higher speed and fewer breaks, they covered farUvar before they were caught steadily grew stronger

Then, on the third day, Arran detected a group of people on the road ahead of theht — another Iron Mountain search party

”Quick! Hide!” Even as he spoke, he rushed into the dense brush along the side of the road, h that the novices' Sense would not be able to detect hih there seemed to be some reluctance in the adept's ?”

Arran did not respond ih from the road not to be detected Then, he said, ”There's a search party ahead”

A frown appeared on Rockblaze's face ”How do you know? I didn't Sense anything”

”I just do,” Arran replied curtly

Rockblaze gave hiht, ould we hide? Maybe there's one ofthem, and we could use the help And if not, even if they're enemies, a few novices would barely slow us down”

”One of the a Lifesense amulet,” Arran said

While this was true, theone of Rockblaze's allies join theht to come, once they had dealt with the Master, it would leave theroup passed in the distance, just barely within range of Arran's Shadowsight ”They're gone,” he said finally

Once more, Rockblaze looked at him suspiciously ”You have many secrets”

”And I will keep them,” Arran replied Before Rockblaze could respond, he headed back toward the road

Despite the tension between Arran and Rockblaze, the remainder of the journey passed without issue, albeit silently

After four days, they finally reached Uvar, and Arran felt an ie of relief when he laid eyes on the city's cru walls Here, they stood a chance of survival

Rockblaze, however, gazed at the city scornfully ”How is this supposed to help us?” he asked, not bothering to hide the contempt in his voice

”You'll find out when you walk inside,” Arran replied