Murphy didn't linger long in Plague Valley. After discussing the next action plan with Wise Wolf, he embarked on the journey back to Blackflame Mountain Pass with Adel, Bonnie, and their followers.
Count Bai of White Mountain planned to stay a few more days beside Wise Wolf, acting as the "middleman" in further cooperation discussions between Hog and Lady Shani. Meanwhile, as Murphy set off on his return, the Blood Fear Pirates, who had been reveling in Treasure Bay Casino in Transylvania, reluctantly bid farewell to this paradise of pleasure.
Lord Paryen hadn't sent them to Transylvania for a dice game; they must contribute to the victory in this war.
Babro and his roasted chicken-loving First Mate Claire had already received specific action routes. Triss and Murphy hadn't told them Hog's ultimate destination for this journey, but crossing the entire Dark Mountain Range to the area not far from Vampire Coast made the Blood Fear Pirates feel lucky.
