The moment Ives Ballard contacted the Master regarding this recent development, the first thing that went through the latter's mind was…
This was a trap!
Otherwise, why else would the Dark King allow his sister to leave Ravenfell during such a critical moment when the waters were so turbulent?
Moreover, things had happened so quickly that the Master didn't have enough time to formulate a proper plan and react accordingly.
No, there was barely any time at all, as Anna and her entourage had already left the city.
The window was small, and they had to act quickly!
The Cult could only afford to send one of their Mana Vortex Magi as they were already spread out too thin.
And together with the Magus from the Ballard Family, it would already draw suspicions, given that the city was under high alert.
By now, all of the Cult's Mana Vortex Magi had infiltrated the city and were in hiding, waiting for the right moment to strike.
