Round 126 Transcript

I take a deep breath, steeling myself for what's to come. Merrin's grip on my shoulder is reassuring, and I can feel her readiness to defend me. Jeane's eyes meet mine, and I sense a mix of determination and hesitation there. "Let's move," I say, my voice steady and firm. "We need to find Varrika and figure out what the Watcher has planned."

Jeane hisses in frustration. "Nothing. The Watcher just made this corridor specifically for us, the sneaky bastard." Her wings shift agitatedly as she eyes the dark opening. "Fine—if it wants a dance, we'll give it one. But I'm not walking blind into its arms."

She raises her crossbow, aiming down the passage with deadly precision. "Seraphine, Merrin—I need you both to cover my flanks while I cast a detection spell. We're moving fast and quiet, staying close together. If anything moves that isn't us, shoot it first and ask questions later."