Ethan reluctantly agreed to go to the hospital. Wanda led him to their car, casting worried glances at him while Emily and the rest of the team followed closely behind. The ride to the hospital was silent, with Ethan lost in his thoughts, pondering over the strange encounters in the dungeon.

Arriving at the hospital, the medical staff rushed to attend to Ethan's injuries. Wanda and Norman stayed by his side, anxious and concerned about their son. Emily and the team waited in the lobby, exchanging curious glances, wondering about the events that had transpired and the significance of those engravings.

Meanwhile, back at the Griffin League headquarters, tensions were rising. Stephen, the guildmaster, remained adamant about initiating Plan B despite Samuel's reservations. The plan to lure Ethan into a trap through Mark's kidnapping seemed like a risky endeavor, one that Samuel knew could lead to dire consequences.

"Boss, are you sure about this? What if it backfires?" Samuel pressed, trying to reason with Stephen.

"We can't afford to underestimate Ethan's potential threat to our plans," Stephen replied sternly. "We need to neutralize him before he becomes a bigger problem."

Samuel nodded reluctantly, understanding the gravity of the situation. He knew that Ethan was not to be taken lightly, but the thought of endangering Mark for their motives weighed heavily on his conscience.

"Prepare everything discreetly. We don't want any mishaps," Stephen ordered, his tone final.

As the guild's machinations continued behind the scenes, Ethan underwent treatment at the hospital. His injuries were serious, but the doctors assured Wanda and Norman that he would recover with time.

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While Ethan recuperated in the hospital, Mark sat by his bedside, eyes filled with concern and curiosity. His young mind couldn't comprehend the gravity of the situation, but he sensed that something significant had happened to his older brother.

"Are you going to be okay, Brother?" Mark asked in a soft voice, trying to hide his worry.

Ethan gave a weak smile, reaching out to ruffle Mark's hair gently. "I'll be fine. Just a few scratches, that's all."

Mark wasn't entirely convinced but nodded, not wanting to trouble his brother further. He stayed close, offering silent support while Wanda and Norman discussed Ethan's condition with the doctors.

Meanwhile, the Griffin League's plans were advancing swiftly. As night fell, the shadows outside the hospital moved discreetly, monitoring the building. Unseen eyes lingered, waiting for the opportune moment to set their plan in motion.

Emily and the team, unaware of the looming danger, delved deeper into their research, trying to decipher the significance of the engravings and the chief orc's sudden voice cut. They used their laptops and phones to search for any information that could help them.

"You were preparing to become a Mage Tower student, right?" Emily asked Mike.

"Yes. Although I didn't succeed." Mike looked away, remembering his failed attempt to join the Mage Tower.

"Then do you know anything about those engravings and that talking orc?" Emily asked.

Mike frowned and tapped his laptop. “Not much. But I have a theory about what those engravings might be.”

“Okay. Go ahead.”

Mike turned his laptop to face Emily and the others. He showed them a picture of the engravings that looked similar to the engravings they had seen in the dungeon.

“Those engravings may belong to a demon of wrath. According to legends, he was sealed by God due to his notorious acts. He was one of seven prince of the hell. He was also known as the beast of apocalypse."

"But isn't it a myth related to seven sins to scare of children?" Leo gasped as he heard Mike explanations. He had never thought it to be real or that they had something to do with it.

"I'm also not so sure. I am only telling what I think." Mike said.

"Do you know anything else?" Emily asked.

“No. That’s all I could find. The demon guild may know more, as they worship him as their god. But they are secretive and dangerous, and we don’t want to associate with them.” Mike shook his head.

Emily nodded, agreeing with Mike. The demon guild was a notorious organization of players, who practiced forbidden techniques and were considered dangerous. They were enemies of the Association, and they were suspected of being involved in many crimes and atrocities.

"We should go to the library. We may find something there." Mia suggested.

"Okay. Let’s go,” Emily said, and they all packed their things and left for the library.