Darion immediately decided they shouldn't use the obvious paths. If Vrethka was preparing for war, there could be scouts everywhere. They stuck to the shadows and moved through areas with thick vegetation. When they heard voices in the distance, they stopped and waited until whoever was nearby passed. If they saw lights, they moved in the opposite direction.
Their goal wasn't to fight anyone. They were here to observe. Darion reminded himself of that repeatedly.
'We're not here to conquer Vrethka. We're here to find out what the hell they're planning.'
They continued for roughly another hour. The forest gradually began opening up. Darion noticed the terrain changing. The trees became less dense. The ground was more frequently traveled. There were more signs of civilization.
Seren suddenly stopped. Darion looked at her. "What?"
She pointed ahead. Through the trees, far in the distance, there were lights. Not one or two. Dozens.
