Merlin had also sensed those approaching from outside.
He was within the house and had not gone with his summoner, who had left alongside Lady Audrey and the others. If he was needed, Alistair would simply call for him, so there was no need to follow.
He sighed, then turned his attention back to the body suspended inside a cylindrical chamber filled with liquid. Pipes and support conduits ran into the capsule, stabilizing it as it floated in place.
The Hollow had taken more of Merlin's likeness now; long blue hair and the same facial structure.
It was nearly complete.
—
Outside, Bella and the others had already arrived, stopping just a few meters from the building.
"Other than my siblings… I can't sense anyone else, or Ethan" Isabella said, having a concerned look on her face.
Hayley shared the same expression as she turned toward Percival. "Can you still hear him?"
Percival shook his head. "It stopped a while back. I tried reaching out again, but… nothing."
