Before learning about Genesis' plan to retrieve the Stone's core in the underground cave, Ashrik was actually preparing to head north. Based on the intel his team had gathered, he believed one of the fragments was hiding there.
But he dropped everything soon after. Seizing the heart of the Calamity Stone took a higher priority.
Ashrik would never risk the relic core falling into Genesis' hands. Even though he had successfully stolen one of the fragments from the organization, gambling with fate wasn't an option.
Genesis might still be weak, but they were not fools either.
Ashrik let his gaze linger on Lucille's curious expression. He lowered his gaze for a moment before looking at the gently flowing stream. Then, his voice rang above the howling breeze.
