The blindfolded man, whose name was Westin, let out a shuddering breath. "We've been playing his game from the start... how shameful." His Aura Perception had been completely fooled, unable to pierce the unique barrier of Dori's Concealment skill.
Gab, the earth manipulator, roared in frustration, the ground trembling beneath his feet. "You think you're so clever?! I'll bury you all!"
"Stand down,Gab!" Rei commanded, her voice sharp with panic and authority. She looked at Julian's utterly merciless eyes. "He is not bluffing. He will kill Heikal. He is not a man who shows mercy to his enemies."
The wiry beast-man, Rork, snarled, his claws extending. "Then what does he want?!"
"I want—" Julian began, but his words were cut off by the chamber's doors sliding open once more.
Two new figures entered, seemingly oblivious to the tension.
