In the end, only a small portion of the Ryntum-Naharog soldiers managed to escape the almost complete clutches of Barlia.
The struggle for survival had taken its toll, with many brave warriors falling in the face of overwhelming odds. Those who survived were battered, exhausted, and haunted by the memories of the harrowing escape.
"Don't stop! We are not safe yet!" Bain Lawrance's voice pierced through soldiers' complacency.
The group, now reduced to a handful of weary soldiers dragged their ached bodies forward. Each step forward felt like a monumental effort but the reminder from their commander ignited a flicker of resilience within their weary souls.
With Bain leading the way, they move northward, to the established trade route network. His plan is to move to make their way to Bideford.
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Back at the city, Sarika's eyes lingered on the distant horizon where the remnants of the Ryntum-Naharog soldiers had vanished.
