The High Priestess inhaled deeply, her chest rising as her lips parted. The blindfold over her eyes twitched faintly as she took in the deep and powerful scent.
"One of the two is close." The High Priestess muttered, surrounded by her Followers.
One of the two sources of Corruption. One of the two that held Azaroth's scent.
She exhaled slowly, fingers twitching. The scent felt much stronger now that it was being inhaled by her directly, and not felt by sharing another's senses.
The High Priestess lifted her hand, the faintest smile curving her lips. "The seven of you will go." The High Priestess' hand swept to the side, and the seven chosen Followers rose at once, while the remaining three kept kneeling.
"Bring me the Fox." Her words were soft but heavy, and the Followers moved instantly.
***
Akane's ears twitched. She could hear them before she could see them.
Syl instantly noticed her reaction and focused on her sense of hearing.
