Zich noticed them when he was looking around the area where the mercenaries stayed to gain more information about Til. The mercenaries camped outside and below the castle walls, probably to maintain their autonomy. Thus, Zich had to go beyond the castle walls to see the mercenaries’ base, and it was when he was walking in that direction that he met Glen’s eyes. There was no need to say who saw who first. Like lovers reuniting, they recognized each other instantly. Of course, it was without an ounce of love in their eyes but more likely, hatred. Yet, even if their relationship was fake and both parties wanted to spy on each other, the two were too well acquainted to simply ignore each other. 

“Huh? What is it, Glen?” Lara turned her head to see what Glen was looking at and noticed Zich. She also looked surprised to see him. Glen treaded towards Zich, and Zich waited for Glen to reach him patiently.

“It’s been a while, sir.”

“Indeed, sir.” 

The two did not show a hint of their clear loathing for each other. If Lyla had been there, she would have been impressed by the thick masks they were both wearing. As if they had planned it beforehand, the two addressed one another with the perfect level of...