Chapter 89: We wait

~ Lumiére's POV~

Within less than half an hour, Lumiére found himself deep within the thicket of the woods, following the very route that led to the lands of the outlaws.

These lands were positioned closer to the North Sanctuary than any other Sanctuary, and this proximity set off warning signals in Lumiére's mind. It was too much to be a coincidence.

He cautiously slowed his pace as he neared the first set of Sentinels who were guarding the area.

As Lumiére passed by, the Sentinels bowed respectfully to him, but he didn't even spare them a glance. He had grown accustomed to this kind of reverence.

What did catch his attention, however, was the sight of a considerable number of Sentinels in the vicinity, all dressed in their distinctive violet Sentinel attire adorned with the insignia of the High Lord.

The tension in the air was palpable as Lumiére made his way through the crowd, scanning for any signs of Arin.

With his back turned towards him, Arin's vampire instincts kicked in, a