Chapter 30: Sudden Departure [1]
The wind outside rustled through the dense forest of Eldergrove's ancient trees.
In a modest house close to the forest, Akamir made a place to work.
It had been a week since he replaced Elore with the Mimicker, a week of silence.
With no movements from the monster, the townsfolk have also started moving at night.
'Can't say if it's a good thing.'
Akamir sat cross-legged on the wooden floor, a broad map spread before him.
His fingers, stained with ink and dirt, moved, marking routes, guard posts, and hidden passages.
The afternoon light from the sun filtered inside the room from the windows.
Nayomi floated above, arms crossed, eyes trained on him.
"You're serious about this," she said, more a statement than a question.
"I always am," Akamir murmured without looking up. "You should be aware of my situation and how fucked up I am."