SILVERI stilled, my hands freezing in mid-air.“How do you know this?” I asked, watching him nervously fidget with his clothes—a habit whenever he was overwhelmed.“I saw a few strange men sneaking into the village a few days ago,” Leo said, his voice hushed. “And I’ve been spotting them everywhere since. It’s like they’re scouting the entire territory.”I turned to Darien, whose lazy smile had vanished into a sharp, deadly serious expression.“Give me details,” I commanded, turning back to the boy.Leo began explaining, telling us he had noticed five men lingering around the perimeter. Their faces were scarred and hardened, their movements deliberate. He had even managed to tail them through the lower alleys.“I saw one leaving earlier, so I followed him,” Leo continued, his chest heaving slightly. “I couldn't hear their entire conversation, but I know they’re planning something big.”I let out a slow, icy breath.I had been waiting for them to make a move for so long. They clearly
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