The former Guardian said with a grim expression, "It should be him. There's a faint trace of chaotic power on him!"
"My Divine Arts tell me that he carries a power I dislike. A power that runs contrary to life—Death Power," Elaseth voiced her opinion as well.
"What do we do now?" Jaina asked Deren, who had come out last. "Do we cast the net now?"
"No!" Deren waved his hand, unwilling to act blindly. "Without a definite target, making an arrest directly could easily fail. We should lure the snake out of its hole and wait for him to walk into the trap himself."
"What's your plan, kid?" Aegwynn knew he had some trick up his sleeve the moment she heard him.
"Spit it out!" Jaina urged. Only Elaseth waited quietly for him to reveal his plan. A Pit Lord lurking in Theramore was also a security threat to the Temple of the Moon. It might target Elune's followers someday.
Faced with the pressuring gazes of the three powerful women, Deren had no choice but to lower his head. "It's nothing special. We'll lure the enemy in deep, then surround and kill him."
"Give us the details!" Jaina said with great interest.
"Well, step one—" Deren began laying out the plan.
When he finished, the three women could not help drawing sharp breaths. Jaina spoke first. "With those arrangements, as long as that Pit Lord takes the bait, he definitely won't have a chance to escape. It will also avoid the damage caused by a fierce battle in the city. More importantly, it cuts off every possible escape route. Brilliant."
Aegwynn added, "Deren, you have so many wicked ideas. Want to let me study you alone when I have time?"
"Don't!" Deren jumped in fright. How had he managed