As Faust observed his friend, a sudden surge of powerful energy made him stiffen. Instinctively, he began to scan his surroundings. Aaron, who had been joking moments before, also sensed the presence and drew his sword. A voice rang out from the air.
"Ah, there you are! I've been looking for you two."
The tension eased as Faust and Aaron recognized the voice of their old friend. Emerging from the shadows was Derek, another mage they had often associated with in their younger days. Full of excitement, Derek wasted no time delivering his news.
"You two shouldn't be lounging around like this. The Emperor of Pamir… well, let's just say something big is happening."
Derek's story was astonishing, enough to pique even their aging ears. Despite their declining vitality, the tale was impossible to ignore.
"So, what you're saying is, we should go after the Emperor?" Aaron asked, his tone laced with curiosity.
