"What should we do?" Traris said, concerned.

"Nothing, for now," Fenn answered. "We need to warn the Queen, but we can't let the Spy know we're on to them."

"Hmmm," Mag grunted in agreement.

"We need to draw them out," Lucy growled. "Once those heretics make a mistake we can cut them off like the plague they are."

"The good news is, they don't know we are looking for them," Fenn said. "How can we use this to our advantage?"

"Hmmm," Mag shook her head thoughtfully. "There is no use trying to figure it out now. We must inform the Queen." Bringing the others to nod. Traris retrieved the pin from his clothing. Channeling magic into the metal, Traris encompassed everyone in his magic before releasing the spell from within the pin.

The party appeared in the teleport room of Farlan, the one they left from that morning. There were guards, stationed at the walls. The teleport caught them off guard but things settled down when they realized who it was. Luca looked at the guards with suspicion but hid it.

"We need to see the Queen." Luca said with a hard voice.

"Ah, sure miss, you need to report what you learned on the other side of the portal to Her Majesty." A wood-elven guard said confused by Luca's tone. "You lads," The guard said, calling out to the rest of the guards. "Stay here, I'll escort our guests to the Queen." The others responded with nods of acknowledgment. "Alright Folks, let's go meet the queen!" The wood-elven guard said before walking further into the castle.

Fenn looked at the others before shrugging and following the wood elf. "So, Sir..."

"Denklefeild." The Elven guard finished.

"Sir Denklefeild, what do you think of everything that has been going on"? Fenn probed. "With the attack on the summit and the ordeal with the gods."

"Well..." The guard said considering. "I know not the problems people of the clergy as I was never really religious myself, but I worry of the implications of something powerful enough to distance us from the gods." Fenn nodded.

"Aye, whatever it is, it can't be good," Fenn said as they reached the doors to the Queen's court. Two elves stood guard in front of the doors but allowed them to pass, when Sir Denklefeild, explained the situation.

"Ahh," The queen sighed as the party entered the room. "Welcome back Heroes of Heaven, I am glad that you are all safe." This insighted the party to bow and show their respect.

"Thank you, Queen," Fenn said. "Our investigations have proven very fruitful."

"Tell me then," Queen Yuana leaned forward. "What did you find?" At this, Fenn hesitated.

"We found many things, Queen, but some of them it may best be to let us speak privately," Fenn said. This sparked a gasp, and the court started to yell at him.

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"You can't ask for a private audience with the queen!" One high Elf said.

"Only high-ranking elven nobility have that privilege, It is a safety concern to allow anyone else." Sir Denklefeild said.

I understand that Sir Denklefeild, but I must impress open the people of this court the weight behind this matter." Fenn said looking around the court. "We were attacked at the summit, a highly guarded place with many important figures. The events were shadowed by our victory and the casualties being held at temporary injuries. What we learned has a chance to insight into mass hysteria in the public let alone other diplomats. We must keep the tightest of lips. The best way to do that is to limit the ears." Fenn said, trying to appease the crowd.

"But..." The elf tried to say before being interrupted by the queen.

"Enough, Fenn makes a good point, and they are also our heroes. Who are we if we can't trust the people we sent to find out what happened." Queen Yuana said irritated by the interruption in the court. "Leave us."

"... Yes My Queen" The high Elf Bowed Deeply before he and the rest of the court left, leaving just the Queen and the party.

"... Tell me," The Queen said with a mix of curiosity and annoyance. "What is such a big secret that you had to make up that excuse to get the others to leave." This caught Fenn and the others Surprised.

"I am sorry Queen," Fenn said bowing. "I misused the truth but I do not lie. That is not the only reason we wished to make this private, We have a trailer in the court." Fenn said rising from his own and looking right at the queen, seeing the surprise on her face.

"What evidence do you have of this?" The Queen probed.

"We have details of guard schedules and your movements; maps on the castle including many secret passageways." Fenn said pulling out the maps and details from his pack and handing it to the Queen. "The enemy encampment did have an invisible are elemental that could have taken the guard routes and even your movements, but that would not explain their knowledge of the secret passageways."

"Interesting. Very interesting what you have found for me today." Queen Yuana said looking at the maps that Fenn gave her. "What do you propose we do about it then? You don't mean to say you plan to find our rat would you?"

"If that is your command, Queen," Fenn said bowing.

"The Heretics must die" Luca growled.

"I will help in any way I can My Queen," Traris said also bowing

"Hmmm." Mag hummed in agreement with the others.

"Good!" Queen Yuana clasped her hands "But before you set out to find our little mole, you must be rewarded for your efforts today! Guard." The Queen said with a magically enhanced voice. This prompted the guards outside the door to pick in. "Bring me the rewards I have prepared for the heroes in our company."

"Yes, my Queen," A dark elven man said bowing before leaving his post. Shortly after, four servants entered the room with an item in each of their hands placed on a fine pillow. Queen Yuana Got Off her throne and walked in front of them."

"Fennan," The Queen said. placing a ceramic bottle with a viper painted on it into Fenn's hands. "You have been gifted with the Poison Jug, a magical item that our team of enchanters developed. It was designed to create a position that you can place on your weapons. May they grant your enemies extreme pain."

Traris," The Queen Took a fine set of chains that moved like cloth into Traris's hands. "This Is Elven Chain, one of our specialties, with this, you can move unrestricted. May it grant you the confidence to do and make mistakes."

"Maglath" Queen Yuana Took A pair of armbands and placed them in Mag's hands. "These are hand wraps of patience. They were developed by an enchanter that visited the monastery you live in. May they help you control your emotions."

"Luciana" The Queen Took a cloak from the padding and placed it around Luca's shoulders. "This Is an Elven Cloak, designed to help those who wish to remain undetected. May it grant you subtlety."

The party gave their farewell to the Queen and went back to their abodes. Each of them Went over what they did that day and what they gained. Traris began to read the Book he had obtained from the mage. Luca Prayed to her goddess, And for the first time in a long time, Luca felt goddess power again. It radiated from her weapon, "Aurora's Call". Luca had gotten the Weapon almost a year ago now it was humming with the power of her goddess. Luca Began to pray once again but now with hope and fear.