[center][h1][color=6ecff6]Karina Frost[/color][/h1][/center]

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[color=6ecff6]"Even though you have all been briefed about what the cultists and most importantly, the sightless can do, we don't know the exact limit of their powers, so keep your eyes open and expect the worse."[/color] Karina said with a firm voice to the soldiers she was leading as she made her way together with the group down the tunnel they were supposed to meet the Kharu-Natjer.

Meeting with their guides, the group proceeded as they guided them through series of tunnels. While Karina did notice that the two females that were guiding them didn't seem to have the common characteristics most Kharu-Natjer had, like the silver hair and the tanned skin, she didn't think much of it. She knew just how secretive the Kharu-Natjer were and the presence of the soldiers probably made them be a bit more careful with their secrets and their own identities... That was, until she noticed that the many crystal jade candles that previously dotted the tunnels weren't there anymore, saving for a few. With the arrival of the Military of Touch, the Kharu-Natjer knew how serious the situation was about to become and disappeared like smoke, taking their things with them. It seemed that these two guides were the last help they would be able to expect from them for now.

With a discreet nod and a few hand signals, Karina informed the soldiers behind her to be alert. While she didn't really expected the Kharu-Natjer to betray them, it didn't hurt to be cautious. Besides, even if they didn't have the intention of betraying them, it was clear that they could not expect any other help from the Kharu-Natjer other than guiding them. Their very guides might as well be disposable, for all she understood about them.

[color=6ecff6]"They're gone, Chres. This is probably the last bit of help we can expect from them."[/color] she said in a serious tone.

[color=ed1c24]"Well, at least they're smart. If I were in their position, I would be gone as soon as possible too. It would be insane for them to hang around while the Military and the Cult are in what basically is an open war..."[/color] Akai said, shrugging as she followed Karina, flying just behind her.

Karina was about to reply to Chres when he asked her about the crystal jade candle when Akai began to search for something under the folds of her kimono.

[color=ed1c24]"It should be somewhere around here... Oh, here it is!"[/color] she said, producing a crystal jade candle from under her kimono.

[color=ed1c24]"Next time you guys need someone to be the bait, don't count on me. I already did enough and even brought back the candle."[/color] Akai said as she handed the candle to Karina, with a rather smug expression.

[color=6ecff6]"[i]Thanks[/i] Akai."[/color] Karina said, getting the candle and handing it over to Chres.

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"It is as you said. We are not exactly well equipped regarding crystal jade candles, but we will need to do the possible with what we have."[/color] she said, sighing.