The sun shone brightly, warming the air that moved between the trees. The path through the forest was peaceful, but tension lingered among the group, still alert after the previous day's experiences.
Exelia walked ahead, keeping a steady pace, with Kael and Liora close behind.
They had separated from the other group of dark elves so they could warn the others that Liora had killed one of the elders.
"Are you okay?" Liora asked Kael quietly, seeing him rub his eyes. "You didn't sleep much yesterday, right?" He was indeed a little tired.
Kael shook his head. "It's not just that. I feel like something is wrong, like we're being watched," he said, keeping his steps alert and his aura expanded enough to notice up to ten meters from his body.
Exelia stopped and turned to them with a serious expression. "I have that feeling too. But we can't stop now. We need to get to the capital as quickly as possible."
