Three days after Lief and the others saved the Quartz's territory, they had finally reached the city they were looking for.
"So, this is the city of Sapphronea," said Barda as they walked around the city, which was made of dark blue stones.
"It used to be a lot prettier," said Dara with a sad expression.
"It's also not empty," said Lief as he noticed an OL fly around a corner in the opposite direction.
"I don't get it, OLs have never lived in this area," said Dara as they hid behind some boxes from two more OLs.
"The Shadow Lord must have sent them to watch over the gem," said Jasmine.
"I think you're right," said Barda.
"Then make sure to stab their marks if they come at you," said Lief.
"That's going to be tougher than you think," said Dara as she noticed a suit of armor made of Sapphire heading towards them.
"Those are Sapphire OLs, we have to go now," said Dara as she ran off, followed by the others and the OL.
"What are Sapphire OLs?!" asked Lief as they continued to run.
"They're the strongest class of OLs, able to take control over any sapphire substance and make it into armor," said Dara.
"What about their marks?" asked Jasmine.
"It's hidden under the armor and hard to get to," said Dara as they turned a corner and found three Sapphire OLs waiting for them.
"Not good," said Barda as he looked bind them and found three more.
"Wait, use the Quartz," said Jasmine as she looked at Lief.
"Right," said Lief. He then pulled out the dagger, touching the gem as he did so to create a beam of light.
"Now that was smart," said Dara as she watched the beam destroy the OLs.
"Yes, it was," said a voice from above them. When the group looked up, they saw a man wearing Sapphire OL armor standing on the roof of one of the buildings
"Dar," said Dara with a terrified expression.
"Hello, little sister," said Dar with a wicked smile.