The Last Blood Mage

Daring Plan

Upon reaching the Balruk family compound, the atmosphere was heavy with apprehension. The grandeur of the estate stood in stark contrast to the chaos of the night's events. Carmella and Xander were quickly ushered into the main house, where Valoran Balruk and the other family elders were gathered, their expressions a mix of concern and urgency.

Carmella, still visibly shaken from the ordeal, began recounting the events. "Father, the tavern was attacked by assassins. They were after me, claiming retribution for our family's allegiance with Marvin."

The room fell silent as the gravity of her words sank in. The elders exchanged worried glances, the tension palpable in the air.

Valoran Balruk, his face set in a hard line, responded with a fit of simmering anger. "First the bandits, and now assassins? This is an outright declaration of war against our family."

One of the elders, an older man with a stern face, added, "It's clear that our support for Marvin has made us targets. We must stre