The zombie goes down again, this time for good.<br/>"That's what we get for losing our focus," Ekatrina laments. Pavel nervously shakes his head. "Yeah, for sure. What a rookie mistake... Anyway, we've got more important concerns, like protecting the townspeople. Thanks for the help!"<br/><br/>Meanwhile, Aria emits a tone again, and waits a moment to respond. "Looks like the situation with the townspeople was resolved. I'm guessing the local Lord saved them, as he's currently conversing with Jessa. Sounds like he flirted with her."<br/>Kirsch chimes in. "I'm amazed you can hear that far away and distinguish what is being said."<br/>"It's a real pain, trust me. But enough about that, it seems Ms. paws is heading to the castle. I'm detecting 3 zombies there, and something else."<br/><br/>True to Aria's words, when Clawdia arrives at the castle, she finds herself facing three zombies and a person in a hoodie. The zombies hold their position, like guard dogs awaiting orders. The person in the hoodie turns to face Clawdia. He opens his arms and chuckles. "Well Well well. I should have figured the teacher would find us first. Welcome to castle Armanski! How did you like our little demonstration?"<br/>Beneath the hoodie, a magical darkness conceals his facial features and his voice