Time to Go

The next morning, Alex woke up early. He had a lot of things to do for the day. But first, he needed to announce their departure to his team members, so they had them gathered in their headquarters courtyard.

“Morning, guys! Glad to have you all here!” greeted Alex. “Huh? Gremio, why do you look so beaten up? Did you sneak out of the party and decided to do some monster hunting?”

Gremio paused for a bit, glancing at Salieri with bloodshot eyes. "Listen here, laddie, let me tell ye a tale of betrayal and deceit! It was all thanks tae tha' stupid bard's idea! He thought it was funny tae make fun o' Rasheed, and I wouldn't mind it even for a bit as long as he stood up his ground. But tha' damn sissy played his dirty trick with his violin and casted a melody that made Rasheed target me instead of him! Me blood was boilin' and me fists were clenched, but I couldn't do a thing. If I get me hands on that lousy bard, I'll make him wish he never picked up a lute in his life! And mark me words,