Chapter 12: The ring of Elven Queen

As our conversation came to a close, Lady Veronica and I emerged from the guild, greeted by the caress of the cool evening breeze against our faces. She confided that she had pressing city matters to address before returning home, and despite my insistence on accompanying her, she hesitated before revealing a connection to her family. Before our paths diverged, she handed me a pouch brimming with glinting gold coins and encouraged me to explore the vibrant market.

Yet all the while, Lady Natasha's unwavering crimson gaze bore into my very soul, sending an eerie chill down my spine, an ominous presence that lingered until she and Lady Veronica departed.