Everyone woke up with purpose. Within a span of five minutes, the entire party had gotten up and broken down the camp. Bil had woken up even earlier than usual to make sure breakfast was already prepped and served, letting them break down the fire at the same time. After the light but filling meal, the silent tension clinging to everyone's heart rang out loud and clear.
"... Why so nervous?"
Each of the younger party members turned their attention to Bil.
Smiling while adjusting his skull mask, Bil chuckled, "Want to hear what the conqueror had to say whenever the Kora Regiment got nervous?"
Instantly, everyone was all ears and honed in on whatever came out of Bil's mouth next, even Bolton.
"You can't put out the flames of hell without walking on a few coals."
"..."