Khan left on his own, but a few Thilku soon joined him to escort him outside. No one said anything, and the silence deepened when he reached the main hall.
It was still early morning, at least by Cegnore's standards. Usually, the main hall only featured tired and sleeping soldiers, but a completely different scene welcomed Khan.
The news of Khan's awakening had already spread. He had been out for almost two days due to the gravity of his state, but the short meeting had given the Thilku enough time to prepare to witness his departure.
When Khan entered the main hall, he found hundreds of eyes pointed at him. He recognized many of them and even felt a few who conveyed more than awe. The Thilku saved by his exceptional battle prowess couldn't help but experience gratitude, but he kept his gaze straight, focused only on leaving.
