"That is what he expects." Luka sighs. "Everyone and everything else that doesn't fall into his narrative is a temptation from the Wizard."

It was the point the Protector had emphasized more than anything. He supposes it makes sense, that he'd just convince his pawns to follow him as much as possible and exterminate any who acted unfavorably. Luka twists his ring around his finger habitually as he thinks everything over.

"He doesn't know who you are, so he couldn't warn us away from you." He pauses, remembering his conversation with the Protector this morning. "But he suspects you, obviously. And Haizea, too."