82 THEIR CONVERSATION

"But they almost ended up killing Veronica," Arthur mumbled as he was a bit annoyed. "So, what are you doing here now with the Synetian soldiers?"

"I'm here to gather some proof," Felix answered. He stopped there as he didn't want to disclose any further information.

Arthur realized his motive and complained in a cold voice, "You are not telling me anything. I know you too well for you to keep secrets from me. Do you want to make me mad?" He could easily get mad when he wanted to.

The sky was full of dark clouds. The moon was completely hidden from view. This made the darkness surrounding the area that much more grim. The only thing that was the proof of any sign of life was the constant noise made by various types of nocturnal insects.