Together with some soldiers and a knight, we rode quickly back towards the city on horseback. By the time the sun was almost overhead, we had left the arid land behind and were getting closer to our destination.
Lezlie and Babu were calm despite the situation, but I felt uneasy at the thought of facing the second elite soldier. I had seen with my own eyes how strong he was and what he was capable of.
At the same time, I was happy that Ryuu and the others were gradually trusting me and looking at me as someone who could accomplish difficult tasks. They never left me alone and I was glad to have gained their trust in Wedan.
As we approached the city, we could hear the sounds of battle and see smoke rising. The paladin in front of us called out to us and the soldiers behind him. "Keep your eyes open," he said. "We're about to enter the battlefield."
