Four wretches marched across a gentle ridge.
Caleb glanced at the gray skies, finding it not so hopeless anymore.
After staying the night at the Stone Castle, the Damnedlings marched back to Egress under Thrad's leadership, while Caleb, Lesha, Elara, and Daru headed for the peak of the Altar Mountain.
The aftermath of the bloody battle should've been bitter.
Yet, it wasn't.
It was quite bittersweet, in fact, and everyone shared the same sentiment.
Hark and Borz had apparently perished.
Based on the story of those who saw them, the two beastkin fell prey to their race's flaw, succumbing to the bloodlust and going out wildly swinging.
Their deaths were heroic for sure, but it was sad nonetheless.
The two, despite being only slightly older than Caleb and Lesha, had accompanied them through a lot of challenges.
It was quite tragic — a bit unfair, even, that they wouldn't be among those returning to their worlds.
