Fin walked through the forest, his gaze fixed ahead. The steel sword stayed low at his side. Scarlet followed several paces behind him, her steps quiet on the moss and leaves. Fin occasionally changed direction slightly, turning between trees without slowing his pace. They moved out of the forest, crossing the packed earth training ground. The castle loomed ahead, its dark stone walls silent.
The main entrance doors stood slightly ajar. Arachne was not visible. He paused, looking at the open doors, then continued inside. Scarlet followed him through the entrance into the main hall. The large space was empty. Fin looked towards the archway leading to the corridors. He walked towards it.
He moved down a stone corridor, turning left, then right. He stopped outside a heavy wooden door. He pushed it open.
