Finally, on Tuesday, three days from when Eldrian's parents came over, Old Sword and all the other leaders of the army returned. For something as big as how the army would go to war, Eldrian expected a speech from Old Sword. This did not happen, though an announcement had been sent down through the ladder of command.
Eldrian naturally skipped this ladder as he actually had no real place in the army. He was a drifter, not part of any squad or in fact really even part of the army. Luckily he was close to both Old Sword and Vivian, which allowed him to stay this way. Else, he would likely be sent back to the division where the other players were, as they were placed into a company of their own.
"So, what took so long?" Eldrian asked as soon as he managed to find Vivian, alone. Not wishing to disturb her while she had been talking with the captains, whom she seemed to be fitting in well with.
