Chapter 45 Whispers in the Labyrinth

Friesland surveyed his team, a mix of relief and exhaustion etched on their faces. Back at the makeshift headquarters within the mansion, the reunited group huddled around a makeshift table, maps and notes sprawled before them. "Alright," Friesland began, his voice hoarse from his ordeal. "We have a lot to catch up on." He recounted their encounter with the Huntress, her trial within the Whispering Glade, and the information she had revealed about the Blackwoods' ritual. Elizabeth, in turn, shared their experience at the forgotten library, detailing the Scholar's insights into the ritual's vulnerabilities and the counter-ritual they could potentially perform. The room buzzed with a nervous energy. Alistair, who had returned from his own explorations empty-handed, listened intently, his face grim. "The Scholar's knowledge…" Miller muttered, tracing a finger along the map. "It gives us a fighting chance. But we still need to find the Warden. And we need to find the location of the ri