Aviel seized the opportunity to snatch the crystal from Grod's grasp.
Grod was utterly shocked. When did such a powerful beastman arrive in Serpent City?
With Grod successfully subdued, the male beastman in the courtyard narrowly escaped with his life. He collapsed to the ground, his legs shaking violently from the adrenaline. He had been a hair's breadth away from death just moments ago; it was a stroke of pure luck that these beastmen had arrived to save him.
He stared at Grod, his mind racing. Who is this guy? Why did he want to kill me?
Idir landed gracefully in the courtyard, holding Nina in his arms.
"Nina, how should we handle him?" Aviel asked.
"Take him away," Nina replied.
Aviel nodded and gestured for Pado to tie Grod up and bring him along. Before the rescued male could even offer his thanks, Nina and her companions had already vanished into the night.
