Behind a mushroom rock near the entrance to the passage, Karen took in everything that had just happened.
"Shadow Fang? That Yano kid really caused a huge commotion this time. He actually alerted this band of assassins who specialize in dirty work."
Alice wasn't focused on the Shadow Fang Squad. Instead, her gaze swept across the gaps in the fungal growth farther out, on the periphery of the Fog Zone.
Her voice remained calm. "Ever since we arrived, a few short goblins have been lingering around the outskirts of the Fog Zone, scouting for information."
"If I'm not mistaken, these goblins are inextricably linked to the Moriarty who's hiding here. He's looking for us, too."
"If we follow the goblins' trail, we might be able to find him."
Karen froze, following Alice's line of sight. Sure enough, behind a few unremarkable mushroom stalks, he caught glimpses of several short, filthy-green figures.
Karen asked worriedly, "What about Yano, then? These professional killers are no…"
