Adrian moved closer and managed to catch wind of their conversation.

"Why is the leader looking for Aubrey in the middle of the night?"

"Beats me, and it’s none of our concern. We just need to take Aubrey to him."

"Alright."

They talked as they walked, and soon they arrived at a secluded courtyard with a small, quiet room. The two of them knocked on the door, and the sound echoed through the empty courtyard.

After a while, a voice from inside asked, "Who is it?"

Hiding in the dark, Adrian recognized Aubrey's voice.

One of the young priests answered, "It's us, Aubrey. The leader wants to see you."

"Oh, I see." Aubrey poked her head out of the room.

In the dim lighting, Adrian noticed Aubrey looked haggard. He hadn't seen her in days, and it was unclear what had happened to her since then. Adrian stayed hidden, quietly observing.

After tidying herself up, Aubrey followed the two priests out of the courtyard. Adrian followed them from a distance. In the center of Aether Sanctum