"But..." Martin looked troubled.

"Why can't you open it? I'm going to get inside one way or another, so if you're not going to open the gate, be ready to pack your things."

Santiago's voice was harsh, and Martin knew he couldn't change his mind. So, he opened the gate and let Santiago enter.

As soon as Santiago walked in, he saw Howard sitting at a stone table.

"What's going on? What brings you here, Mister Santiago?" Howard picked up his teacup and took a sip, unbothered by the sudden intrusion. He gestured to a bench beside him. "Come, have some tea with me."

"I'm not here to drink tea," Santiago snapped. "Where are you hiding Saule and the others?"

"The others?"

Howard put his tea down and pretended to be surprised. "You shouldn't say things like that about me. Nobody has come here."

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enter through a hidden passage that led here. Why didn't they find

Howard shrugged, looking genuinely unconcerned. Santiago felt uncomfortable because

search turned up nothing, he felt more confident. "You can't just keep saying that

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Santiago felt stuck.

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