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Azarmanô, Inzillomí, and Thoronmir searched the rest of the area for Abârpânarú's cell. As they searched the building, Thoronmir spotted a guard walking in their direction. He tried to hide his face, but the guard recognized him before he could do anything.
"Sakaladűn? Is that you?" said the guard, coming closer.
But to Thoronmir's surprise, he didn't try to arrest them. Instead, he pulled them aside into an unoccupied cell and started talking to them.
"My name is Târik. I am one of the Faithful, and I have been secretly passing information to Abârpânarú," he said in a whisper.
"We came to break him out. We brought his wife into the city as part of our disguise, so we didn't actually intend to have her sacrificed. With your help, we'll have everyone out in no time," Thoronmir said.
"Is he hurt?" Inzillomí asked.
"He wasn't the last time I checked," Târik responded. "His cell is the first one up these stairs to your right." He indicated a nearby staircase. "I have to go. Good luck."
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