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    Upon hearing this, Harlee’s face fell, and Rhys quickly chimed in, “We should visit that cave immediately.”


    Harlee nodded, urgency evident in her posture. She prompted Dario to lead the way. She was determined not to let those who had faith in Tonya perish with unresolved feelings or bitterness. She needed to rify everything on Tonya’s behalf and ensure the culprits faced justice.


    Tucked away in the farthest, most inessible corner of the ind, the cavey hidden by towering cliffs. It was hardly the kind of ce anyone would choose for a secret hideout unless there was no other choice.


    Harlee had brought a group with her, half of whom were former assassins and seasoned warriors. Nevertheless, only Harlee, Rhys, Robbie, and Patrick could navigate to this ndestine spot, guided by Dario. Although the rest could have made the journey, their pressing responsibilities and the risk of injury prevented them from attempting it.


    As the group ascended to the entrance of the cave, rity returned. Sharp cliffs framed a small aperture that grew nearer, releasing a foul odor that made everyone’s stomach turn. Even Harlee struggled to hold back her disgust.


    Just then, an elderly woman stepped out, clutching a knife fashioned from sharpened stone. She eyed Harlee and her group suspiciously and asked, “Who are you? How did you find this ce?”


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    The elderly woman’s gaze then shifted to Dario at their side. “Dario? Did you bring them here? Has the outside world be so chaotic that even this secluded haven isn’t safe anymore?”


    A few people staggered out of the cave, their faces hollow and frail, as though they had just escaped the grip of death. “We’re already on the brink of death, so let’s fight them to ourst breath!”


    This deration caused those hidden inside to cry, “We’ve been hunted and forced to seek refuge here. Why can’t those people leave us in peace? Has justice truly vanished from the world?”


    “Let’s band together and attack! If we can take even one of them down, it will have been worth it. Our lives are cheap anyway!”


    “Get out of here!”


    Those who resided in the cave all grabbed stones and prepared to rush forward, but Dario interjected loudly, “Everyone, calm down! Harlee and herpanions are not enemies. They’vee to rescue us!”


    Those who had climbed the cliff to reach this point possessed a fierce desire to live. Even if they doubted Dario’s words, they hesitated. No opportunity for survival would be overlooked.


    Dario let out a relieved sigh, stepping forward to mediate between the two groups with forceful words. “Harlee is Tonya’s best friend. She hase here to advocate for justice on behalf of Tonya!”


    Right after he spoke, someone quickly retorted, “Dario, do you still trust Miss Santos? It’s been two years since she was here. She…”


    Dario cut in quickly before they could speak ill of Tonya. “Ms. Fowler, Tonya passed away two years ago.”


    This revtion left everyone speechless. While they had felt abandoned by Tonya, they had never desired her demise or suspected that her absence was due to her death.


    Realizing their shock, Dario exined with a heavy heart, “Tonya had constructed everything here as a surprise for Harlee, which is why Harlee had been unaware. Harlee only came to the ind to start a new venture and stumbled upon what Tonya had left behind, only then learning about our plight.”


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