Levi and Bain exchanged a brief nod of acknowledgement before shifting his attention back to the soldier, "Let's talk." Levi said, his voice filled with caution.
The soldier cleared his throat, laying out the terms of the negotiation. "We want a safe passage to return to our homeland," he began, his voice laced with a mixture of desperation and hope. "And we request a guarantee that our lives won't be in any danger from the Ryntum forces until we reach our country in the north."
Levi's brow furrowed as he considered the request. He turned to Bain, silently communicating their shared scepticism.
"Why should we grant you safe passage?" Bain asked, his tone firm and unwavering. "You have been our enemy, and your actions have caused suffering and death."
The soldier's eyes pleaded for understanding. "Our people are exhausted, worn down by the relentless battles and hardships," he explained. "We realize this is a futile war."
