She came to save us, back in Salia, Lily said. She watched Edwin, his eyes focused on the large fountain before them. Elves had attacked the city killed nearly ever- I know, Edwin interrupted. He looked at a small rock he had taken from the ground, moving it around his fingers before he threw it into the water. Nobody else occupied the stone benches around the fountain. People still walked through the square but there were fewer than during the day. Lily made sure to keep a watchful eye on the figures, many of them adventurers. She didnt miss the guards either, Sentinels and Shadows moving through from time to time, some on the rooftops. And here he goes again, she thought, seeing the mans eyes lose focus. She grit her teeth and stood up. Why do you want to fight? he asked. She looked at him. What do you mean? I need gold. For me and Roland. No you dont, he said. He looked at her now. Lily took a step back. She had to remind herself that she knew him. Do I? He looked at her in a way that made her uncomfortable. Something she hadnt experienced in a long time. He looked at her with scrutiny. Fuck off, she said and walked away. Youre lying to yourself, he said. Sure. The miserable shitbag drunkard tells me Im lying to myself. Her eyes opened wide before she moved into the shadows. She came out a few meters away, her pack at the ready, dagger drawn. What the fuck are you doing? Edwin stood where she had just been, the back of his hand where her neck wouldve been. He swayed a little before he shook his head. The man ground his teeth, looking at her with hard eyes. He didnt say a word and walked past her. What was that? Why would you just attack me out of nowhere? Whats wrong with you? Did you lose your goddamn mind? she said, her arms wide as she stared at him but the man vanished a moment later. A few onlookers stared at her, some making comments. She glared back and growled, her canines growing in size. Stop it, idiot. She walked away before anyone gave her too much attention. It took a few minutes for her to feel reasonably safe again, continuously checking the movements of the nearby guards. Looking up, she saw a black winged figure fly past with incredible speed. Lily grit her teeth, her mind going back to what the man had said. Lying to herself? In what way? Why was she even considering him? She shook her head. The tournament would start a noon. She had to get some sleep before that.
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